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Aren't there moments when the little things your spouse does makes you glad that you married them? What did your spouse do today that evoked a sense of contentment about your marriage?
In a few days, my husband and I will celebrate 26 years of married life together. One of our secrets for a successful marriage, is that we make it a point to recognize the little things it takes to make a relationship work. For sure, you can't spend a lifetime with someone without having some rough moments. However, the fabric of a lifelong relationship is woven from simple threads of selflessness, consideration and patience.
Let's share those threads. It can be something huge--like they suprised you with a second honey moon, or better yet--something that made you feel content for just a second, like folding their own laundry or cooking your favorite meal. Let's see how long we can keep this blog going recounting the virtues of our better halfs. Who knows, we might learn a thing or two from each other's stories!
I'll start:
I happened to mention to my daughter that I wanted a fish. My husband left a little later and came home with the most beautiful little fishy I've ever seen. What made his gift special was the extra effort he took to adorn the fish bowl with plants to make it pretty. That's a stretch for him. If it were his fish, he'd plunk it into a jelly jar and move on. But because it was for me, he made sure that the bowl was as exquisite as the fish. That added touch meant so much to me, because I recognized that he left his comfort zone and tried his hand at something new just to make me happy. |
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| October 01, 2007 |
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| My daughter had her very first volleyball game. Needless to say, I did not want to miss it. My husband has a very busy schedule; however, he took the time to drive me to her game (that was an hour away) without my having to ask him. It was truly a blessing. |
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| October 01, 2007 |
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Lovely thread, Birdie! I'll be looking on here for ideas. ;-)
My dear one surprised me with a cruise once. She took me to the airport on the premise that we were picking someone up, while she made the arrangements with my work for me to take a few days off. That was a biggie! There are tons of little things to. She works tirelessly on behalf of the kids and I, as well as our neighbors! What a living testimony she is. She's the image of grace and servanthood, i.e. the image of God the Son. |
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| October 01, 2007 |
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How wonderful a brag on your spouse blog...
Ken - the best husband in the whole wide world! Lord where do I start? I sure, hope I can come back and post often - but let me start with this: It's the way he says, "Hey babe!" "I'm home babe!" "See ya later 'babe". It's the "babe" thing that gets me all the time.
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| October 01, 2007 |
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| Aww that is so sweet ,I'm not married yet so no story from me just yet :) |
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| October 01, 2007 |
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One of the great things about my husband, Tom, is that he quickly responds to any need that I have without asking questions. If I say I need a hundred dollars he does not ask for what, he just gives it to me. He is a very generous person with everyone. |
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| October 01, 2007 |
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| Sometimes my wife lets me watch Monday Night Smack Down, God bless her. |
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| October 01, 2007 |
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Oh Robin!
What a tremendous idea!!! Since I am married to the one and only Prince Charming, this will be easy for me!!! We have been married 16 years and it sure doesn't seem like it. The most recent brag on him is that on Saturday we attended a beautiful memorial service for one of his sweet co-workers. After the service, instead of racing back to pick up our girls from my Mom's home, he made arrangements for us to have a leisurely, late lunch together at Abuelo's restaurant. I LOVE dating him still!!!!
Love,
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| October 01, 2007 |
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We were married for 40 yrs before Rick died 13 yrs ago. This blog provoked me to really think about what got me (I can't talk for him) through the BAD (not just rough) parts. I could write a book about experiences and lessons learned and recount stories and happenings. But, when Holy Spirit helped me analize why, it all came down to this.
From the day after our wedding, every morning that he was at home, I got up early and served him coffee in bed and we would cuddle a few moments... a great way to start the day... not because he had asked me to... but it was my response to the way he made me feel the night before.
As I laid my head on his chest, his whole personality and the way he held me in his arms told me that I was protected. Based on my childhood, that's the feeling I needed most and I got it from
him through those "simple threads" you talked about so elequently, Birdie.
Nowadays, I am so very grateful that I get that feeling from the TRUE protector...Yahveh, Yahshua,and Holy Spirit.
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| October 01, 2007 |
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| October 01, 2007 |
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| Oh by the way Oct 8 is our 19 year anniversary! |
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| October 01, 2007 |
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Dear sister in Christ,
I thank my God from the depth of my heart for your wonderful marriage life of 26 years when the monster of divorce and remarriage is destroying the vineyards of God in the west.
When many marriages are falling apart, God is really glorified through your wonderful testimony.
I have been fighting tooth and nail against the doctrine of divorce and remarriage in a Christian forum
Job Anbalagan
Is the sin of adultery in your camp? |
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| October 01, 2007 |
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| I love the quote from William Arthur Ward |
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| October 01, 2007 |
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Ok I'm back again,
Before we were married, (this past June made year 5) I used to tease him that he only had a lip and a half. Where's your top lip? So one day, I asked him, "what do you get when you put together a lip and a half with a pair of voluptuous (this is what he called mine) full lips?" He replied with hesitation, "you get Kenami!" Which is Ken and Ami (my name for short). From that day forward, that is how we say "I love you to each other, "Kenami". Six months later when we needed a name for our ministry, Ken once again said without hesitation said, "Kenami Ministries" our meaning for I Love You. That man is just too sweet!
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| October 01, 2007 |
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I often say an advance "Thank You" to Yahveh for the husband He is preparing for me to marry in the future. Yes, of course I will marry again. I'm ONLY 70 !
He will be an avid worshipper of Yahveh, Yahshua and Holy Spirit ! That's the most important thing.The rest is up to HIM.
Blessings to those reading this who, like Mandie, are waiting for the right one...
and to the marrieds who are being uplifted by the ideas that Birdie planted in us.
Thank you, Birdie. |
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| October 01, 2007 |
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Pastor Tim,
I LOVE the William Arthur Ward quote also!
Raquel,
You CAN have the desires of your heart to have a honeymoon forever! It is all a matter of both of you agreeing to make that choice. Kirk and I are living proof of honeymoons that last 16 years and counting! It helps that I'm married to the GREATEST man in the universe! Don't sweat the small stuff, it just doesn't matter anyway...it is just not worth it! Some things I've heard couples argue about are so inane!
Love and agreement!
Donna |
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| October 01, 2007 |
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This one may break the record for mychurch "comment".
I could brag on my wife all day long and usually do. She did contract work when we first moved to the carolinas and companies would call ,.. I would tell them endless stories of how phenomenal she is. They would suggest that I go into "medical recruiting" .Fact is I was just telling them the truth about her.
So many stories but heres one of my faves.
I grew up a huge fan of Bill Cosby(who didn't). Professional comics talk all the time how he inspired us to become comedians.
Last year he came to Raleigh and my wife had enough for 2 tix in the middle or one in the front ...guess where I sat ?
LOVE HER |
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| October 01, 2007 |
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Heres another one ...this one is my actual favorite story to tell.
On the inside of my wedding band it says "I finally found someone"
On the inside of her band it says ,.."I finally found someone".
Neither of us told the other what we were putting inside the rings. |
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| October 01, 2007 |
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Hey Birdie,
Now you've got my attention! My husband and I will celebrate 33years of marrigae 10/12. We truly were meant for each other. He and I dated 2week were married 2weeks later. Our first date 9/13 and married 10/12 PLEASE WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE. But God had a plan. While many go into marriage thinking of the Fairy tale wedding, and what is in it for me mentallity. We went into marriage with, what will i bring into this marriage. For it's not a 50/50 partnership it's a 100/100 his goal is to make me as happy as he possible can,(for happiness is a choice) Paul said "I make myself happy" he does all he can to make my life easier I am his Queen, but his works never go unnoticed, unappreciated or taken for granted for just like the old saying goes " what goes around comes around" it works in this area as well he is my King. One on the nicest things he does for me, matter of fact just last night he gave me a pedicure. |
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| October 01, 2007 |
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| How Great it is to have wife that will love the little things that you do. For me I don't do them that often,but I have learned when they are needed. Love your spouse for the good and the bad, and you will find that your lives together will be a whole lot easier to deal with. TRUST IN YAHVEH AND HE WILL PROVIDE ALL YOUR NEEDS. |
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| October 01, 2007 |
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Hot Dog is being way too modest. He does those little special things all the time. All of these little stories are so touching! What an awesome testimony to the virtues of marriage! Sometimes my husband spends hours searching for a love song to record. Then he springs it on me when I least expect it and it always makes me cry, because it's always perfect for the moment. |
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| October 01, 2007 |
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| Mullet Preacher: That Kathy of yours is a saint! She lets you watch it in the house? Hot Dog has to go to his friend's house if he wants to watch Smack Down. His friend's wife put a TV in the garage for all the men in our nighborhood who have wives like me. heehee! |
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| October 01, 2007 |
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I wasn't sure I would like my husband being retired 24/7 but it turns out I have a permanent live-in chauffeur. He is willing to take me anywhere I want to go whenever I want to go! But his most sterling quility is that he loves me unconditionally and sacrifically. And he thinks I'm special. I've got a good deal going here! |
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| October 02, 2007 |
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| My husband says it is "therapeutic" for him to do the dishes. Well, he can have all the therapy he needs around here! Thanks honey! |
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| October 02, 2007 |
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| See, he really does do all those little things. He even wrote a blog today! My husband keeps me laughing! In my defence, it was after dark when I got home tonight, so I didn't notice the yard was mowed but I would have in the morning and he HID the flowers on top of the book case. :) He's such a gem! |
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| October 03, 2007 |
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| good gracious Wyatt! You bout got enough to start a football team |
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| October 03, 2007 |
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SHAN: I'm in agreement Shan! Amen!
MRS ROBIN: First of all, I appreciate you Mrs. Robin for coming up with this blog. This will really check a child of GOD's relationship. Reason being, I believe if you are having problems horizontally with others (spouse/children/parents, etc..) it is because you have a problem with your relationship with the HEAVENLY FATHER YAHVEH. So, thank you for the reminder to be grateful for our spouse in the big and little things. I know that YAHVEH was very happy and poured out many blessings to you and your family when you wrote this.
No on to the blog...I don't know about Happily Married...because sometimes the HAPPILY lasts for a moment...just kiddin'. :) I know that the LORD YAHVEH has created my husband for me and me for my husband. Our relationship was really the verse...GOD hath joined together. So, no matter what I may go through with my baby, I know that I could never leave him no matter what. And yes, that means NO MATTER WHAT! Because of my love for YAHVEH and YAHSHUA in me, I have the forgiveness to forgive anything that my husband can possibly think of, let alone do. I know it may sound crazy...but the FATHER's unconditional love for us is crazy too. So, I am my FATHER's child. :)
My husband has willingly recognized that he is a selfish person when it comes to the family (Praise GOD!) , but he sure has been trying to change. And he is doing awesome! So, I want to share with the world that my husband is learning how to selfLESS. Some of the things that he has done are:
-Preparing Zaire's diaper bag every morning (since I take him to daycare).
-Taking Zaire a bath every evening (so I can help my other 2 boys do their homework).
-Wake up the 2 big boys in the morning (since it takes me longer to get ready).
-Iron Zaire's clothes in the morning (since I dress him).
-Organized a schedule with the 2 big boys to do the dishes in the evenings, unless the boys have too much homework then he does it himself (since I cook and do other chores)
-Willingly go to Couples Class at church and shares his wisdom and experiences to help others
and that is just a few. I could go on, but I will share more later.
So, there is always something that we can share about our spouse even in the ugly times. I remember one time that I was just furious with my husband, Lyn, and the LORD YAHVEH allowed Lyn to look so good when I looked at him that I could no longer be upset. I really hated that feeling at the time because I really wanted to stay upset, but I couldn't. I just thought it was funny sorta that GOD would allow me to have those feelings in the middle of an argument. YAHVEH will humble us in many different ways.
So, please forgive me Mrs. Robin for not replying earlier. I will come back to this blog more often.
LOL & Shalom,
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| October 04, 2007 |
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| That's a good word, Shannon. Hot Dog and I found ourselves looking for stupid reasons to laugh together tonight. Dumb jokes, silly antics, he even played the comb for me (you know--a comb covered with a piece of paper and you blow on it to make noise) You always have a choice to laugh, to be content--no matter the circumstances, and to make the most of your moments. |
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| October 04, 2007 |
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| | 'Every good and perfect gift comes down from the Father of lights...'
Father of Lights, I come into agreement with Sondra for your good and perfect gift. Your word says, 'when a man finds a wife, he finds a good thing.' Take this good gift and deliver it Father, so that Sondra can brag on you for the hubby you have designed for her!
In Yahshua I declare--Amen!
He's out there Sondra! Prepare yourself to be the good and perfect gift! |
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| October 04, 2007 |
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| I would love to BRAGG about my husband-- this will take more than just a few lines- I wouldn't know where to begin- just typing - it brings tears to my eyes to know all the exceptional things he has given me and done for me. My husband and I have been together since we were 16 years old more than just high school sweethearts- we known each other - from a far distance- since we were much younger- The saying "soul mates" really does apply to us. I feel like he complete my breathing and I complete his- when I inhale he exhales. The things he does for me and our children - does not equal the things that he deserves from myself and his children- ----so if we want to BRAGG about our spouses lets - BRAGG ON THE THE THINGS THAT WE NEED TO DO AND THE THINGS OUR SPOUSE DESERVE in return. Keep this going! |
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| October 04, 2007 |
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Shannon,
That sounds so-o-o-o yummy, and I don't even like coffee!!! I do LOVE the smell, just can't tolerate the taste, even with all the goodies added! I love cocoa and hot tea though!!!!! What a sweet, darling you have! What 'cha gonna do for him today???? (Just teasin', I know you are more of a giver than a getter!)
Love,
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| October 04, 2007 |
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| My loving husband is AMAZING! we will celebrate our 1-year anniversary on 11-18. This year has been amazing and i am so in love with him. We have grown so much as a couple and i feel have adjusted to living together quite well. He always keeps me smiling, whether it's tickling me, making a goofy face, or fighting with me. Don't worry, it's play fighting! I love Zack so much and it's such a blessing to have an awesome God who will create someone just for you. I will keep you guys updated on anything specific. Thanks for this blog! |
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| October 04, 2007 |
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| as i scrolled down to submit my comment i saw an ad for christianmingle.com. what a God-incidence, that is exactly where my hubby and i met! Thank you God for reminding me of how amazingly awesome your plan and will for our lives are!!! |
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| October 04, 2007 |
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Dr.--what a thoughtful thing to do for your wife! Our beautiful first lady deserves a throne.
Did you hear that guys? Columbus Day is now an official gift bearing--honor your wife holiday. Men everywhere will thank you for leading by example, Dr.
Lauren--awww, honeymooners!
Today HotDog agreed to make some life changes (diet, etc...) so he can live longer. :) He gets out of the hospital tomorrow, if all goes well.
***taking care of your health is one great way to show your spouse you care***
Most of us took those vows that said 'in sickness and in health'; marriage is alot more fun in health! |
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| October 04, 2007 |
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I Thank God for sending me my husband everyday. I didn't think it possible that I could be so blessed to have two wonderful men in my life. My love of 21 years went to be with the Lord in 2003 and I thought I would never be loved like that again but the Lord sent the most wonderful man into my life and we have been married for three years now and I love him more today than the day I married him. The little things he does to show he loves me are so great to me. I love to hear him say grace before we eat and he thanks God for our happy marriage and when he says thank you for my Betty (me) I just love it. He is so calm about everything and so much joy to be with.
God is so good all the time. I love the Lord so much also and He has never failed me since I accepted Christ into my life in 1964 and I know He never will.
Thank you for this blog it is great.
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| October 05, 2007 |
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Dear sister in Christ,
Let your marriage life be a testimony to glorify God in your nation! Amen.
Job Anbalagan |
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| October 05, 2007 |
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How about some comment on my touching soulmate story?
If someone comments on my blog I thank them ---sort of internet ettiquette ...
and whats the deal with people not answering the question? You're supposed to Brag on your spouse ,.. not to announce what you believe to be God's glory . No one asked for the definition of marriage...
I'll probably get deleted for this,..but God's people are whack jobs ....They can't follow simple instuctions. |
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| October 05, 2007 |
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I know right?
Well it keeps the blog up top |
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| October 06, 2007 |
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heehee! Don't talk about yourself like that King! I would NEVER delete you! I loved your stories! I was hoping for a few more...I know you're holding out...so come on, give us more! :)
To Everyone: I apologize for not being able to respond to all the wonderful comments--my husband had a mild stroke eariler this week and has been in the hospital. Praise God...this evening he is home and has no damage! All of his tests were clear, no health problems! Thanks so much to our Agreement Center Family, and our MyChurch family for your prayers and encouragement this week! It meant the world to us to know you were there!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful, heart touching stories. Don't stop!
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| October 06, 2007 |
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| Birdie, I've been so busy this week that I didn't realize that about your husband. But I'm soooo glad I got the praise report tonight! God is in the healing business! |
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| October 06, 2007 |
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Hey thanks for the bump, brother Cheese! lol!
Shannon--I saw that double take--hope you didn't throw your neck out! heehee!
Rich-- Amen! HotDog told the Dr. on Wednesday night he was healed but I guess he had to verify that God still performs miracles! They spent two more days performing an MRI, testing his corrated arteries, CAT scan--you name it, they did it. The official ruling is a clean bill of health!
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| October 06, 2007 |
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Birdie remind Hotdog that we all bear witness that he said, "he was gonna change his diet."
Praise God for His healing powers.
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| October 06, 2007 |
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I will definitely leave him a note alongside his bowl of oatmeal in the morning. Pastor Aminata! A little accountibility never hurts--well, it might, but it's always a good thing!
Blessings!
Birdie |
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| October 06, 2007 |
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| Cheese, man you outta be ashamed. I'm prayin for you dude. |
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| October 06, 2007 |
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Praise the Lord! |
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| October 06, 2007 |
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Birdie,
I am bragging on your husband now...I am not suprised at the outcome of his ordeal. He is such a faithful man - always there, early, working the sound, every Sunday, and every Wednesday. Even times when I'm not there, I know he is. So, thank you, and you too, Hot Dog. |
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| October 06, 2007 |
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My husband puts up with me, and my nonsense. He lets me wear his XL T-Shirts when he's gone and doesn't get mad. He takes for me for ice cream, which is no-no. I have no Drivers License now, so he does the shopping. Also, he is great looking and makes my palms prespire. Is that good enough? |
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| October 06, 2007 |
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Joey--what a guy! You are one blessed woman!
Delilah--Awww, you made HotDog blink back tears.
Shannon and Mullet--The PTL Club is in the house! Thanks for celebrating God's greatness with us!
Today my husband went shopping for my new car. That's huge! He hates shopping! (even for cars) Then he came home and cooked dinner, I felt really loved! |
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| October 07, 2007 |
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| My husband is amazing, i believe this is exactly how i started the last one..., it is coming close to us celebrating our 1 year anniversary. I have been thinking about it lately and thinking back on the year and how good he is to me. He makes me so ultimately happy and thankful. I have been married before and my ex wasn't a Christian and was abusive, at this time in that relationship I was thinking, praying, and searching for a way to get out of that relationship. Now I think, pray, and ENJOY every moment with my Hubby! Just the way he smiles at me and aggravates me (in a playful way) makes me smile from head to toe! |
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| October 07, 2007 |
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| | Lauren-When I read your comment, I was reminded of Angelfaces comment to Raquel, a little farther up the blog. She said, 'You CAN have the desires of your heart to have a honeymoon forever! It is all a matter of both of you agreeing to make that choice.' Keep that in mind as you go through life together. I love reading your comments!
restore--it is wonderful to watch a terrific dad and grandpa in motion, isn't it? It's very satisfying to a woman's heart.
Hey Tropical Guy! Nice of you to drop in! |
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| October 08, 2007 |
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Great blog !!!! Mullet-whuzzupman ? I am no ways tired-or ashamed.
Birdie- just keepin you on your toes...comedians are taken a little too seriously sometimes - youre a great sport!!!
I getupeveryday ,look at my wife and can't believe I am with her..that is to say - she's out of my league,,...isnt it great that God is no repecter of "leagues" ?
We'll all be prayin for your soulmate's health!!!!! |
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| October 09, 2007 |
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Wow, am I glad I happened upon this blog! It is hard to find blogs on this site, as there is no index of any kind that I can find, so this one just happened to land on top of the pile right when I logged in.
I am soooooooooooooo glad that I married the wonderful person that I get to share a life with. She is so kind and tactful, when I am not. She is so forgiving of me, when I don't deserve it. She put up with the foolishness and anger of my youth and now the idiosyncrasies and chubbiness of my approaching old age. She is patient and kind and gentle and my best friend in the whole wide world. I love her so, and don't deserve to have such a fantastic marriage partner of 32 years! |
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| October 09, 2007 |
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| King, sounds like your wife knew exactly what she was doing. heehee! |
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| October 09, 2007 |
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| Thanks !!!! Grant; 32 years WOW!!!!! |
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| October 09, 2007 |
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| 15 and 18 ? that can never work |
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| October 09, 2007 |
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| Lord, please help all of us single folk to develope into the sort of people who any future mate would brag about. |
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| October 09, 2007 |
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King--I love the story about your wedding bands. I understand the 15/18 thing. (Although we never allowed our daughters to date at 15) My daughter, who is now 20 met her her boyfriend when she was 16, but he was 26. We would have NEVER gone for that, so they hid it from us until she was 18. Actually, we love him to death and he is really good for her. My husband is 6 years older than I am, but we met in our twenties. (I was 21)
Congrats, Grant--32 years! I love that you pointed out the changes that take place in us over a life time. I hate to hear young married couples giving up and quitting, when it's working through those changes and life episodes that build our marriage relationships into something unique and wonderful.
Jess--hang in there, my brother! That bragger may be out there looking for you right now!
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| October 10, 2007 |
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Hi, MH Guitarist,
My Mom and Dad were married when she was 16 and he was 19. They were married for 42 years before he "graduated" to heaven. As their children, we got to see the sometimes good, bad and the ugly, but also the awesomeness (my word ;o) ) of two people working through all stages of marriage. One thing we knew FOR SURE, was that they loved each other deeply! I am privileged to have them as my example of what a good, lasting marriage is. Also, my husband's parents have now been married 49 years. My husband Kirk and I have a good blueprint of what to do and what not to do!!! Both sets of parents were Determined never to quit or give up. They kept their word...So it doesn't matter what age you are when you make a promise, as long as you keep it!
Love, Donna |
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| October 10, 2007 |
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MHG:
I just made the satement because it DID work out ...for over 22 years ,.. I wasn't trying to judge... My parents did the same thing dated with a huge difference then when they were older -- it wasnt that big of a deal... They were together 52 years until dad passed last January.
God Bless you and your wife. |
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| October 10, 2007 |
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Thanks Birdie,
If she isn't out there, though, that doesn't mean I can't be a more Godly man.
I've met single people who are despirate to be married.
I've met married people who are despirate to be single.
I just want to be content in God's will. |
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| October 10, 2007 |
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Brag on my wife... Where do I start? And if I do get started, how can I stop? She is everything I ever dreamed of in a wife and more... a ministry partner, confidant, lover, friend, jokester, hiking buddy, prayer warrior (And she likes country music to boot!). As Brad Paisley put it in one of his song, she may be one of millions, but she is one in a million to me!
God has definitely humbled me by bringing her into my life. He has also challenged me to "Man up" to the task of being the spiritual leader of the house. I was single until late in life (We were married when I turned 40) and had almost given up hope when we met. Apparently God saw that Larry was alone and decided that "it was not good".
God bringing her into my life is just proof again that he knows everything about me (Psalm 139), and cares so greatly for me that he sent my wife to let me experience His love through her. |
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| October 10, 2007 |
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Larry,
How beautifully you stated your sentiments!!! Bravo!!!
Donna |
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| October 10, 2007 |
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Larry--It sounds like that one in a million was definitely worth the wait! See Jess? Case in point!
Thanks for sharing Larry, and taking time out today to brag on your precious treasure of a wife, and on the God who created her just for you!
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| October 14, 2007 |
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My husband called me away from my computer as I was diligently working to meet a deadline, asking me to join him in the living room. I can't say I was thrilled over the interuption, but since the sound of his voice had already caused me to loose the entire next paragraph that was forming in my brain--I reluctantly decided to stretch my legs and indulge him. As soon as I sat down on the sofa next to him, he flipped open his lap top and said "listen".
The song; 'Keeper of the Stars' by Tracy Byrd. Now I'm not of fan of country music, but the tears were rolling down my cheeks by the time it was over. My husband knows exactly how to shift my attention. I decided to let the paragraph remain elusive as we settled in for some quality time, a long heart to heart talk about why we're important to each other.
Given all we've been through in the past month (a car accident in which I could have easily been killed, the stroke which could have easily affected the quality of his life), we decided that it's imperative to say those things, not taking for granted the blessing of our life together. |
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| October 14, 2007 |
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I've just gotta say, I luv my husband!! He's been the best thing to ever happen to me!!
When we were getting ready to have our first baby, I stayed sick the whole 9 months from morning to night, he was right there with me all the time at my beck and call! We were pastoring a small church over by the OBX, NC. I craved shrimp and eggs and krispy creme donuts all the time. That's practically what I lived off of... well that and crackers. He was busy doing most of the remodeling down at the church but if I ever needed him, he'd run the mile for me. I had a lot of trouble carrying our first. When we finally welcomed her into the world, I had a tough delivery and had to have an emergency c-section after a long 8 hr labor. Things were going wrong and she needed to come out!! They like to have lost me... tho' the docs wont admit it... I was under watch for a while before I could go see my little one and they wouldn't let my husband see me during that time.
After all that, when we arrived home from the hospital, I didn't want to hold my little girl. I had postpartum depression and didn't realize it. He did most of the caring, feeding, diaper changing and running for me. He was awesome!! I attracted strep-throat and was sick (throwing up) from all the medicine at the hospital. My life was terrible during the most "joyful time" of my life. Through it all, he was right there every step of the way.
I'm better now and we have two beautiful kids. I can't have anymore and that was a sad deal but through it all... God blessed me with the most patient, loving, caring... MOST WONDERFUL husband ever! I thank God for him!! |
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| October 15, 2007 |
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Chris--is there anything more satisfying than working through life with alll of its unexpected variables with your soul mate? Agreement in its highest form is when we first accept that the covenant we enter with God is the solution, and also accepting that He created the 'team concept' to the problem solving required of us on a fallen planet. 18:19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. 'How cool is this'...very, very, cool! |
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| October 15, 2007 |
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| I am new to my church...so I am exploring and having a little fun. What a great blog. My husbands is awesome.... he values me so much and loves me unconditionally. He wrote me a poem and had it framed for me. He also took all 3 of our girls this Saturday so I could have a few hours alone!!!! As a stay at home mom that is huge. Great to read all the other responses. |
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| October 15, 2007 |
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| Welcome to MyChurch, Robin! Thanks for bragging on your spouse! What a great husband and dad. Be sure to come back and brag often. It's really fun to take time out of your day to think about the blessing you are married to. :) |
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| October 16, 2007 |
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What a great blog! I have so many things to brag on my spouse about, he is such a Godly man and I am so blessed to have waited so many years to have met him, let alone marry him.
Me and my husband married our second time around and we built our marriage upon our relationship with Jesus, actually it was my husbands love for Jesus that made me fall in love with him. Well since it was our second time around we had the great opportunity to blend together a family of FIVE TEENAGERS. yes I said FIVE..... Teenagers have made me understand why God made some animals that eat their young, but I love them all anyway.
Anyway, back to the brag on hubby, whenever the teenagers would stress me out, and I would become all female and worry and lose faith in Jesus.... my husband will/would just hold me in bed and stroke my hair and softly say to me " O ye of little faith".... then when he would wipe my tears away he would tell me scriptures to give me strength and regain my faith in God and that He is in control of all. |
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| November 10, 2007 |
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| I love my husband,he is so sweet when I work late and he comes home early he will cook for me and have dinner ready.Sometimes he'll help out with the dishes.He's the sweetest person.And today he surprised me and bought me a very nice and pretty comforter . |
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| November 10, 2007 |
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It's awesome to read all of these comments and know that the commitment to having happy marriages is alive and well in America. There are so many wonderful and loving thoughts reflected here. This really challenges those statistics that imply that half of us are unhappily married. I love reading all of these heart warming stories! Keep them coming!
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| November 10, 2007 |
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| What if you changed your mind because he went out and bought Hytop coffee? |
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| November 10, 2007 |
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| ROLF! I might seriously consider a move to the guest room for a thoughtless deed such as that--na, it wouldn't last long; making up is too much fun. :) |
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| November 11, 2007 |
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Well although I am single I finally decided to check out your blog. I am so glad I did! This is wonderful and really touched my heart. I read every single story and enjoyed every one of them. So nice to see husbands and wives in love...that's the way it should be! I have to say my favorite is from the King of Cheese. Both of you having "I finally found someone" inscribed inside your rings without the other knowing....that is awesome and definitly spells soulmate to me! The Kenami story was really cool too! I came here to brag on my future husband in advance like Anita`Louise. I am so grateful that God picked out the best husband in the whole world for me. He knew exactly what I wanted! Our destiny's fit perfect together so he is always in agreement when I sow huge seeds into Ministries and Charities. In fact he loves making our money grow through various investments sow we can sow even more. He loves the Lord more than anything or anybody. He is so smart, so funny, so dedicated to the Lord, so trustworthy, so giving, so loving, so patient, so kind, so handsome, so playful, so thoughtful, so romantic, so forgiving, and lives with such integrity! He's a great leader ...a real make it happen kinda guy! He believes in me more than anyone else, encourages me and loves spoiling me. He loves me so much and thinks I'm the best wife in the whole world and does everything he can think of to make me happy. One of his favorite things to do is to plan surprizes for me, especially surprize vacations. He loves to pamper me and treats me like a queen....yes of course I treat him like a king too. He is my soulmate and deserves to be treated like a king. Ok, I realize marriage isn't perfect but I agree with Raquel and Donna the honeymoon doesn't have to end. Thanks to all of you who have set such a great example on what a happy marriage is! And thank you Robin ...this had to be a God-idea! I hope I am not misunderstood as being desperate for a husband. I am happy, content and whole right now. I am only seeing what I want while I focus on becoming the person God called me to be. Smile! |
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| November 11, 2007 |
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| Hey, I left the 100th comment. Could that be like catching the bouquet at your friends wedding? :) |
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| November 11, 2007 |
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| Got it! |
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| January 13, 2008 |
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Little things go a long way in building a strong bond, don't they?
Today I dashed into the convenience store to quickly grab something for myself, when I noticed one of my husbands favorite snack items. I'm not known for bringing him goodies--I just never think to do it, so this was an exception rather than a normal thing. When I got home, I immediately smelled coffee as I walked in the door. I love coffee! My husband had thoughfully made a pot and had it waiting for me (he doesn't drink it). Isn't that sweet?
While I was thinking of him, he was thinking of me and the end result was that we blessed each other. Little things can be so huge! |
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| October 03, 2008 |
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| Hello Birdie - I thought it would be fitting to pull up this blog. I was not on My Church when this started, however, I have read through most of the responses with tears in my eyes. I actually felt the love of the people wrap around me like a warm blanket. That is just how powerful love is. I still feel it's tangible presence. Perhaps that is because the Holy Spirit in me is loving this blog. I met my husband at 14 going on 15 and he was the perfect gentleman, opening doors, walking me on the inside of the road, introducing himself to my parents. Then we got married and through all of the ups and downs I still feel a very strong love for him and he for me. We look are each other and WOW!!! 40+ years later. He loves to cook and serve me and I feel the love that he puts into it. He will even bring the food into the bedroom sometimes. He never pressures me to do anything. If I am sick he takes care of me. I do the same for him. I pray that we and all who decide to remain in their marriage for the long haul, makes it all the way home. Selah! Shalom to you my friend, Sister Marcia |
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| October 23, 2008 |
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I thought I would pull up this blog again. I believe there are people on this site that needs to hear a good word about their spouses this day.
Recently I had to go somewhere very early in the morning. My husband woke up at 6:00 a.m. to make lunch for me. He did not have to do that as that particular day, was his day off.
Thank you Jesus for a husband that cares for me. I also thank you for all the other spouses who choose to go the extra mile and do good for their mate.
Shalom to all my friends |
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| October 23, 2008 |
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Shalom to you ihsallthetime! I agree that we can never have too much encouragement to make a difference in our spouses day--to take the time to turn off the world and tune in to their needs 100%.
One morning recently I opened my car door to leave for work and found a CD on my seat, a long with a note from my husband explaining that this CD was created by him especially for me. He had been working on the CD for months, searching for the right songs that would tell me what I mean to him.
I cried all the way to work that morning--listening to the collection of beautiful love songs. Every time I listen to it, I am still so moved. It's like getting a bouquet of roses everyday. I am indeed blessed! |
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| October 23, 2008 |
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WOW!
Thank you for sharing. Now that is a loving deed. Wonderful keep sharing.
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| November 02, 2008 |
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You know Birdie? I often say that the "Major" is always on his own agenda. But I could never forget the time that I had to under go "major" surgery and he was away in a deployment in Japan. The doctor had sent the message through the Red Cross to his command of the urgency for him to be released to come back home to take care of me during my recovery. The command agreed to let him come back, but only for a week. The doctor kept insisting that was not time enough, but they would not budge. It literally took an act of Congress for them to move. I had to exercise my rights as, not just a US citizen, but a King's daughter, and contacted my congress woman at the time and LOL! those marines jumped like "Johny on the spot" and quickly move on our behalf! But the wonderful thing is that during that whole situation, my "Major" faced his command fearlessly through all the proper channels, knowing that they had made it very difficult (almost personal) for whatever reason. He had never ever challenge any of his commands ever before. But unlike never before he refused to received those orders of "only a week's time". Not too mention that he not only was allowed to come home not just for weeks, but for months to care of me. And he did it with such loving care and true concern. He would wake up in the middle of the night and pick me up in his arms if I need help to use the bathroom, because I was in so much pain, I could hardly walk. Everything he did with such love and he never complain. I could get very upset with him sometimes, and I don't agree with many of his ways, but I could never hold a grudge. I love my "Major"!
Love,
Diana |
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| November 05, 2008 |
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| Hi Diana: Your love story brought tears to my eyes. Indeed what a blessing we have to have waded through all the drama of the early years of marriage and now comes the best part! I think that those stressful painful seasons that we go through together with our spouse is the cement--it's where the rubber meets the road and we truly see the virtue come shining through when we need it. It's like we knew it was in there...somewhere...but when the trials come our way, when the storms of life blow, that's when the hero emerges. Thanks so much for bragging on your Major! |
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| November 05, 2008 |
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| What a great idea, Birdie! I know this isn't a "bash your ex-spouse" blog, but the things I brag on about my husband now are the very things that were lacking the first time! I was married for 18 years to an ordained minister who only opened his Bible to prepare a Sunday School lesson or sermon, and never once prayed with me in 18 years, then left me for someone from his office that he traveled with frequently. SO....my favorite thing that my husband Michael does is that he is the spiritual leader of our home, and that we pray together daily, even when he's not home, and then we pray over the phone. My favorite thing that he doesn't do is that he will not ride in the car or have lunch alone with another woman, no matter what the "legitimate" reason. It may sound silly to some, but when you have been down that road and have seen where it can lead, you want to do whatever you can to stay off that path! God is such an awesome matchmaker! He knows WAY better than we do what we want and need! Chins up, singles! |
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| November 05, 2008 |
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| Thanks for sharing that Carol! God chose a true man of integrity for you! What a blessing. It's so important to know when to close doors to outside influences in your marriage. Sometimes what appears to be harmless is a sneak attack. There are many divorced saints out there who have been through that heartache and can attest to the fact that 'it all started innocently enough.' It doesn't sound silly to me...you have a wise man for a husband! And what a beautiful way to honor your wife, guys...just manage your opposie sex relationships with wisdom and your wife will adore you for it! |
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| November 05, 2008 |
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| Thanks for the encouragement, Birdie! |
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