An old friend posted on Facebook late last week that "the father of her children had died" and that she was helping her sons through their loss. She has written and talked about the her life story. She was a small town doctors wife, she had worked and supported him through medical school and residency. They had three wonderful sons and life was good. A big house at the Country Club, a pair of Mercedes in the garage, and then he moved in with his receptionist. The divorce was nasty, apparently he was planning the move and there were few assets to be found. Through it all, she thought of her sons, and protected them from ugliness between her and their father. She went onto finish college and a master's degree, and spent 25 years helping others. Her retirement has been modest but dignified. Even in his death, she is putting her sons first.
I was strangely moved by her extraordinary efforts to put her sons first, to make sure they had a quality relationship with their father. It is not the first time I have seen this, but it is rare. All to often, the kids are used as a weapon of hate between the ex-spouses. She is a good person. There are many good people in the world.
My mood this Monday, is appreciating the good people in the world who do the right thing.
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