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<\/p>\nRelationships can be difficult.<\/p>\n
And after the honeymoon phase, people find themselves having to put in work to make sure their relationship remains happy.<\/p>\n
Sadly, and as we all know, divorce happens a little more often than not.
\nWhile we\u2019re used to ex-couples forever being at each other\u2019s throats, there are also those few gems of a relationship where they will strive to be kind to one another.<\/p>\n
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And sure, they might be civil toward one another, but to actually be friends?<\/p>\n
That takes a certain type of character in both people to make it happen.<\/p>\n
And you\u2019re about to see one of the finest examples of this.<\/p>\n
A story was submitted on the internet by Codie LaChelle McPhate (Facebook post no longer available) and recently republished by Cafe Mom.<\/p>\n
The teen was so in awe of their divorced parents, they had to share it with the world.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is my dad, mowing my mom\u2019s lawn. They\u2019ve been divorced 28 years,\u201d they begin their post, sharing a seemingly unremarkable photo.<\/p>\n
However, the photo is far from surprising.
\nIn fact, it\u2019s quite remarkable indeed.<\/p>\n
In case you missed that last little sentence, the couple has been divorced for nearly three decades.<\/p>\n
Apparently, the younger siblings in the family were also a bit baffled by the gesture, however, Codie knew exactly what was going on.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy mom has bad knees, and my stepdad works out of town. When my younger siblings questioned, \u2018Why is your dad mowing mom\u2019s lawn?\u2019 I told them, \u2018Because, she needed help, and he knew she couldn\u2019t get out here to do it, so he did.’\u201d<\/p>\n
This is co-parenting.
\nNot only does Codie realize that both of her parents are incredibly special people.<\/p>\n
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She also is grateful for both of her new parents, her step-parents, for being so graciously accepting of the situation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is how lucky I am to have four parents who respect each other, and know that at the end of the day, the only thing that matters is showing your children (even ones that are 32 years old) how to treat people and how to love your family, no matter how it came together,\u201d she continued.<\/p>\n
As if the gesture wasn\u2019t sweet enough, Codie reveals that her dad doesn\u2019t even live near her mom.
\n\u201cMy dad is with me in Texas on vacation. He doesn\u2019t even live here where my mom lives,\u201d she says. \u201cSo not only did he do something selflessly for her, he did it for her while he was on his VACATION. He wants everyone to know, \u2018I\u2019m no saint.\u2019 He just wants to show others that you don\u2019t need to act like an angelic pastor on Lent, but that we should all choose kindness whenever we can.\u201d<\/p>\n
If there are any couples that have gone through or are going through a divorce or separation, you might be wondering \u2013 how on earth do they do it?<\/p>\n
Well, this dad says he doesn\u2019t want any recognition for his behavior, it was simply what he and his ex-wife decided to do once they were divorced.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe said my mom and he decided when they were going through their divorce they would both choose to be adults and treat each other with respect and compassion, because no matter how their marriage ended, they both loved each other very much at one point, and that that love \u2014 counts for something. That if they were going to raise their children to be good, kind people, they needed to be good kind people.\u201d<\/p>\n
These two incredible couples should be looked up to and admired for their amazing civility and compassion for each other.
\nCodie concludes their message and story with her gratitude for being raised by such wonderful people.<\/p>\n
And, there\u2019s one thing for certain \u2013 we\u2019d have to wholeheartedly agree.<\/p>\n
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