Statement from Wife of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford
Sanford’s wife told him to leave “to maintain my dignity”
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/251/story/70632.html
“I believe wholeheartedly in the sanctity, dignity and importance of the institution of marriage. I believe that has been consistently reflected in my actions. When I found out about my husband’s infidelity I worked immediately to first seek reconciliation through forgiveness, and then to work diligently to repair our marriage. We reached a point where I felt it was important to look my sons in the eyes and maintain my dignity, self-respect, and my basic sense of right and wrong. I therefore asked my husband to leave two weeks ago…”
“I believe enduring love is primarily a commitment and an act of will, and for a marriage to be successful, that commitment must be reciprocal…”
“Psalm 127 states that sons are a gift from the Lord and children a reward from Him. I will continue to pour my energy into raising our sons to be honorable young men. I remain willing to forgive Mark completely for his indiscretions and to welcome him back, in time, if he continues to work toward reconciliation with a true spirit of humility and repentance.”
“This is a very painful time for us and I would humbly request now that members of the media respect the privacy of my boys and me as we struggle together to continue on with our lives and as I seek the wisdom of Solomon, the strength and patience of Job and the grace of God in helping to heal my family.”
So sad. God bless her and her boys.















http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/politics/2009/06/25/wcbd.scgov.career.wife.wcbd
http://www.newsweek.com/id/203875?from=rss
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jun/26/should-we-forgive-him/
“It’s one thing to forgive adultery; it’s another thing to condone it.”
“Parenting is the most important job there is and what Mark has done has added a serious weight to that job,” she said.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jcQOOTqzeNFNAmoUJG6g4fDAFemQD992SJCO0
She seems to be handling things well and wisely — but I’m so brokenhearted. How hard to deal with that while in the public eye. Those poor four boys. . .