'BIBLE STUDY CHANGED MY LIFE'

By Kathleen Greer

I sat in the pew staring straight ahead, willing myself to look normal, trying to make my mind a blank. I told myself to take deep, even breaths. You will not cry; you will not make a scene. I swallowed hard, choking back tears.

There was the usual pre-service chatter, people greeting one another. One kind soul reached over and patted my shoulder. "You look like you could use a friend, dear. Have a bad week?"

I tried to smile, but it was way too shaky. This is ridiculous. I have to get out of here, I thought. I hurried back to find my husband.

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