Both of us were raised Catholic and we already knew what we had and to not be able to participate was a great pennance for both of us. At one time our priest, God bless him, asked me what if you are not approved? Would you consider another church other than the Catholic. I looked at him an said "There is no other"
Bless you and your family may God and the Holy Spirit continue to fill your hearts with Love....
Thanks for sharing your story. Thus far, I can't honestly say I've considered giving up because once you've seen the Truth--well, what else can you do? I can't stop going to Mass now any more than I can pluck out my own eye (gross but true). No doubt I've been angry and frustrated on occasion, but that's always faded quickly, usually by the next day or when someone in the group of friends we now have at the parish gives me a verbal smack in the jaw which ends my pity-party.
What's been frustrating for me is some of the bueracratic nonsense we've encountered, combined with the lack of classes or support from the parish regarding this issue as we've journeyed. For all the wonderful ministries and support groups our parish offers, there nothing at all for people going through the annulment process.
With all that said, watching the kids come into the Church and they positive changes in them since--well, if that's what's in store for us, and I believe it is, then it's all worth the wait. PBWY!