“God didn’t deny my prayer… He just answered it in a way I didn’t expect.”
When I got married, I was wearing rose-colored glasses—figuratively, of course, but oh, they were cute! I believed that love would be enough to bring two sets of boys into one beautiful family. I thought prayer and patience would smooth it all out. What I didn’t expect was the breaking, the rebuilding, and the way God would stretch my definition of love.
But here’s the truth: real love doesn’t float in on clouds—it rolls up its sleeves, shows up with casseroles and conflict resolution, and says, “I’m not giving up.”
💬 3 Truths That Reshaped My Vision
1. Structure Isn’t Punishment—It’s Love in Action
Kids with chaotic pasts often resist rules, but structure became our salvation. The “Family Table” saved our sanity and gave each child a voice—without the drama.
2. A Wife’s Voice Matters
There were seasons I felt silenced, blamed, and misunderstood. But God reminded me: my voice has value. Love includes mutual respect and listening before reacting.
3. God’s “Yes” Sometimes Comes Wrapped in Delay
I always dreamed of having a daughter. And wouldn’t you know, God gave me a granddaughter after almost a decade of blended family living. A daughter by destiny, not biology.
Scripture That Carried Me Through
“Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”
— Galatians 6:9
Dear Blended Family Queen…
Sis, you’re not alone. I see the love you give without always receiving it back. The prayers. The tears. The grace you extend. You’re not failing. You’re planting.
And one day, just like I did—you’ll look around at a dinner table full of laughter and realize: God was building something beautiful all along.
Watch the monologue:
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