What happens now?

The prominent governor has hidden secrets. I read the MSN news. Another story of a person gone wild. The words sort of flowed across my mind without much sting. You see, I have become numb to such news. It is something everyday. Another instance of poor judgement, selfishness, addiction, embarrassment, lies, deceit. I did not even bounce the news off of my family. But, when I saw the film clip. The event of this governor stating his dilemma, his events, his behaviour.....with his wife beside him, her head bent down, her shoulders dropped....I felt. He has three daughters. Three young women whose world has begun a fast roll, like a bowling ball with no barriers to stop it from hitting the gutter. A roll that is at the mercy of news reporters trying to get the latest story. I felt. One could argue, how could she stand beside such a distasteful fellow. I don't know her story. One could argue, let him be on the street or back in a hotel room with his trick of choice. I don't know. I just felt. Not one of us have the picture perfect marriage. None of us have the same coupling style. One outgoing. One shy. One the domineering decision maker. The other laid back. I personally would not want reporters at my every turn or step, BUT, the thing that resonates within my heart. How does a spouse, a mother, a father, decide that their behaviour, their choice is worth a disaster for their loved ones? How? His last appointment with a prostitute was on the day before Valentine's. I don't know why this bothers me so much, but it does. I can imagine him being with this worldly woman then bringing flowers home to his wife, the mother of his children, his mate, his partner throughout his political career. Did he feel? Did he lower his head at his betrayal? Or was he able to walk upright, straight through the door, hug his daughters, kiss his wife. Did his heart burn with regret? Only the God above knows these answers. Only He can judge this man accordingly. So how could she stand? Her knees were weak, I am sure. Her heart beating rapidly, taking her breath. Her mind numb, not even hearing the words her man was speaking. No sleep. A sick stomach from too much to digest. But, she stood. If only for the love of her girls. She stood. If only because she knew nothing else to do. She stood. Even if everything inside of her was lying on the floor. She stood. And, I will not judge her decision as it was. I will pray for them. I will ask her daughters to be covered in the shelter of love, mercy, grace and hope in despair. A simple thing. A good night's sleep. Able to eat enough to survive. A dear friend who won't ask or stare, simply be. To know God will never leave, even when their dad chose to walk down a dark, sinful, deceitful hallway.....the real Father knows no sin and will never put them in harms way. That is what is going to happen. Regardless. No matter what. No matter the outcome. No matter. That is what happens now.