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Introduction for a Divorce Ceremony...Arranged for one partner
Today we come together
to support Ann and to witness her transition to a new phase in her life. Our
hearts are not filled with joy but with acceptance that people and
situations change. Acceptance that unions forged in love and with great
expectations, carry no guarantees that they will last forever. As each of us
grows in experiences, some personal, some shared, so each of us changes. We
are the sum of our experiences, both good and bad.
Ann has separated and
divorced from her husband of 15 years. This was a decision not taken lightly
or without thought for the enormous consequences, not only for herself, but
for all those she holds near and dear. There was much emotional pain, not
the least of which was knowing the effect this would have on her children.
Dionne and David, you
are loved by both your parents, their intensely personal decision to
separate in no way changes their love for you. There is nothing you could
have said or done which would have changed their decision. Never consider
that you are in any way responsible for what has happened.
Ann, it important that
when you think of your marriage you focus on the many positives that came
from it. That in the acceptance of this change you also find forgiveness,
strength and the courage to embrace the future.
Today’s ceremony is to
start the process of healing for all those involved, to celebrate what was
good, to forgive past hurts and to recognise the need to move on. Most
importantly it is to release Ann into a new beginning filled with great
promise
© Stan Newman 2006 |
