Governor Sanford’s Wife Files for Divorce
EmailWith all the attention paid to Tiger Wood’s infidelity, news today on another story. Governor of South Carolina Mark Sanford’s infidelity made worldwide headlines a few months back. You will recall the Governor was missing along the Appalachian Trail until it was revealed he really wasn’t – it was part of a cover up for an affair he was having with a woman in Argentina.
Today we learned the Governor’s wife, Jenny Sanford, has filed for divorce. Much had been made of the wives of these high powered men who have had affairs. The woman thrust into the agonizing glare of the world because of her husband’s transgressions.
Jenny Sanford has released a statement, some excerpts:
"This came after many unsuccessful efforts at reconciliation, yet I am still dedicated to keeping the process that lies ahead peaceful for our family…"
"I remain thankful to so many across this state and nation for their words of encouragement and prayers during this difficult time…”
"Please know the boys and I are doing well and are blessed with the incredible support of friends and family and bolstered by our faith and the unfailing love of our God above."
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It would seem hetersexual adultery is a much greater threat to the institution of marriage than same-sex marriage is.
It’s kind of ironic that straight Christians are more of a threat to marriage than gays are. Particularly those Christians who love to wear their religion as a garmemt for all to see like the Pharisees. After all, 50% of whose marriages end in divorce? Talk about a crap shoot!
Posted by: Doppelganger | December 11, 2009, 2:21 pm 2:21 pm
what does heterosexual marriage or gay marriage have to do with this? this is plain old adultery – why are you playing that card?
Posted by: WJ Hawk | December 11, 2009, 3:16 pm 3:16 pm
in 1957 my then husband flew to Mexico, divorced me and married his soulmate,leaving me with 2 babies, an eviction notice, no health insurance, and 10 $10.00 bills. I do not remember any support from more than 1 or 2 people. I made it but it was harrowing. I am glad that we are waking up to the devastation that adultery causes.
Posted by: muriel schnierow | December 11, 2009, 4:31 pm 4:31 pm
Glad you made it, Muriel.
You have the satisfaction of knowing that you had the courage to continue without him. As for that guy, he had to go through his life remembering what he did – same for Sanford and Woods.
Posted by: ddg | December 11, 2009, 6:39 pm 6:39 pm
Why did it take her so long? I’ll bet she’s glad she dumped him. Onward and upward, good for her.
Posted by: Sharon | December 11, 2009, 7:35 pm 7:35 pm
As Christians, we are taught to forgive. I am not a fan of Gov. Sanford but I think the wife should forgive him. “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us”. Divorce is not the best option. The Governor erred, we all know that but from statistics, second marriages do not always work out.
Posted by: NdubuezeC | December 11, 2009, 10:31 pm 10:31 pm
Jenny Sanford said that she did forgive him; however Gov. Sandford does not love his wife….they both need to move on. I am sure he’s headed for his “soulmate” as soon as these awful ten months are over.
Posted by: Ann | December 11, 2009, 10:44 pm 10:44 pm
Sexpot Sandford should have been impeached. Can you imagine how humiliating this is for his wife and family? He could give a care less!
Posted by: jks | December 13, 2009, 11:02 am 11:02 am
If I were the governor of South Carolina and did what he did, my wife would have called her own press conference, and proudly held my testicles up for all to see.
Posted by: Jaywalking1971 | December 13, 2009, 7:32 pm 7:32 pm