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best spouse and parent you can possibly be is a tremendous
naïve, or insensitive. I imagine yours was a very diffi cult and

first step, and virtually all it takes. It may take two to break a painful decision and it is not my place to judge anyone’s heart.

marriage, but only one to fix it. Make a list of the things your Let’s keep the past in the past. To those of you struggling with
spouse does that you appreciate and begin to show your appre- “irreconcilable differences”, please consider my words. If you

ciation in real ways regardless of your partner’s response. Ask
think I must have been easy to live with over the past 40 years,
questions like, “Can I get you anything, honey?” and “How just ask Loretta. She’ll set you straight. May we all be commit-
can I help you, dear?” Find ways to better understand your ted in the future to personal growth and the goal of extending
loved one and you will begin to enjoy the personal fulfi llment the positive recent trend by turning the tide of divorce one

and joy that comes from selfless service to those around you.
marriage at a time.
A judge from New York City once gave the following instruc- God Bless...
tions to jurors who were deciding a divorce case. “Ladies and
gentlemen of the jury, you should clearly understand that we
have nothing to do with the religious or sacramental aspects
of this marriage. We are only dealing with the laws of the

State of New York. These people are bound together by God,
and that bond is not to be touched by what we do here today. TRINITY UMC CALVARY UMC Trinity United

They will be as married in the sight of God when we fi nish Methodist Church
our work as they were before we began. And many people fail
to understand that fact.” 302 Church Lane, Goldsboro, MD

I’m not a marriage counselor. However, I would like to think Sunday Worship and
that 40 years of experience gives me the right to be heard/ Sunday School at 9:15 AM
read. Congratulations to those with important milestones in HENDERSON UMC
2024 like us. To those of you who are no longer married by
Pastor Dale Krupla
law, please accept my apology if I appear harsh, simplistic,

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