>her church
Not yours?
Well… hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
>I'm taking a breather and asking for guidance.
This is the best course, and prayer. I agree 26 years is a lot, however, people do change and every situation is different. I wish you peace no matter the outcome. It’s been an interesting cultural shift since 2015, many people changed.
A good metaphor. What emerges is unexpected, new and uncharted, but more beautiful than you can imagine.