tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post3878310540252954670..comments2024-01-24T03:54:42.098-05:00Comments on a la mode: a little scoop for every slice of life: Marriage, Mess and MercyScooperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13200593501887901812noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-9341521631760985482011-01-07T09:29:55.274-05:002011-01-07T09:29:55.274-05:00Hi,
I just found your blog by way of Chatting at t...Hi,<br />I just found your blog by way of Chatting at the Sky and I am so grateful I did. My husband and I will be celebrating 15 years of marriage next week (Jan. 13), and your post put words to so many of my experiences. I never comment about personal issues, but feel that somehow it is worth it this time. For years I have been uneasy and saddened with the state of my marriage....unresolved issues smoothed over so that no feathers are ruffled, often tiptoeing around problems so as not to unravel anything. I too have tried to make everything appear as close to perfect as I can ...making everyone miserable in the process. We attend a wonderful church, but somehow fail to lean on God...believeing we can gather strength and discipline enough to fix things on our own. I am homeschooling our two girls for the second year and while I enjoy it, I often wonder if I have just brought them a little closer to the lie that all is not well in my marriage. I know I am rambling ( I do not have the gift of writing!), but am just reaching out for more insight. I don't know where to go next. From the outside all looks great to our families and all but my closest friends. I don't want to waste anymore time blaming and being discontent. I am sorry if this is too much info for a comment....I got carried away and just realized that this is not an e-mail! I guess I am making up for all of the times I have read comments but not posted! Although our situations and marriages are each unique, I would be most grateful for any further insight you feel comfortable sharing. Thanks so much.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889902450394311385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-40282072330079196622010-08-18T11:29:16.153-04:002010-08-18T11:29:16.153-04:00Just found your blog today! What an incredible tes...Just found your blog today! What an incredible testimony! My husband and I are coming up on one year of marriage this weekend. I love how you said one little truth may be all we need- so true! Thanks for sharing your story :)Charissa Steynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13121020662287989473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-11542508832912783822010-08-18T00:21:45.701-04:002010-08-18T00:21:45.701-04:00Happy Anniversary! We just celebrated 20 years, a...Happy Anniversary! We just celebrated 20 years, and I completely relate. And while we don't blare our difficulties all over creation, it is SO helpful to be able to be honest with them with family, and friends. No need to gloss over or pretend with them. There is NO shame in a marriage that needs to be fought for. I'm still fighting for it over here...<br /><br />Your honesty is much appreciated. I'd love to read more about this...Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11779732425891743049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-26683532729108721412010-08-17T16:09:00.568-04:002010-08-17T16:09:00.568-04:00your mom-in-law's comment is precious and so a...your mom-in-law's comment is precious and so are you!Little Oak Tablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13199667300463424759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-1929955204864629662010-08-14T21:01:45.679-04:002010-08-14T21:01:45.679-04:00Words are not enough to tell you how thankful I am...Words are not enough to tell you how thankful I am that you are our son's wife!mom-in-lawnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-83779756619231470642010-08-14T14:26:45.038-04:002010-08-14T14:26:45.038-04:00Such a beautiful tale. Our 13th anniversary is tom...Such a beautiful tale. Our 13th anniversary is tomorrow, and I've been talking about it all week on my blog. It's not all lows, not all highs, but the story we all create with our marriage is a story. Above all else, I hope our marriage helps us accomplish more than either of us ever could have done alone.Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10669681091238807526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-56285617423173513822010-08-13T23:44:40.959-04:002010-08-13T23:44:40.959-04:00Dear Laura (who just commented), send me your e-ma...Dear Laura (who just commented), send me your e-mail address or enable your address on your profile. Praying for you.Scooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13200593501887901812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-86277846388343726682010-08-13T23:28:05.441-04:002010-08-13T23:28:05.441-04:00I know I didn't stumble upon this post by acci...I know I didn't stumble upon this post by accident. I too have been married for nearly 15 years. Except that this week the divorce became final. And yet I still hope for restoration. Am I crazy? Can you give me any specifics about the steps you took toward reconciliation? I need help and wisdom.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04404057084728130863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-9856343465650160222010-08-13T20:51:57.446-04:002010-08-13T20:51:57.446-04:00so glad to meet you today scooper! i scooted over...so glad to meet you today scooper! i scooted over from emily's & wanted to say hi and i loved your post!!<br />beautiful family & such a beautiful heart<br /><br />ps, i'm a new follower too<br />xopaigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12470201808290045840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-70141545643839479882010-08-13T09:27:35.901-04:002010-08-13T09:27:35.901-04:00you are always real, and that is why I love visiti...you are always real, and that is why I love visiting you here...thank you.Playing Sublimelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09638497282763008097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-80396139589822036892010-08-13T08:18:21.548-04:002010-08-13T08:18:21.548-04:00I am inspired by your courage today to share a bit...I am inspired by your courage today to share a bit of your story and painful journey. It is a gift that all us readers really appreciate! Rejoicing that you are celebrating 15 years together and God's faithfulness and mercy. After reading this story it makes me appreciate little cupcake's name - what a special little symbol of mercy in your life. <br />Love you!<br />ReneeReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459656264050917125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-814030782041574962010-08-13T08:01:56.317-04:002010-08-13T08:01:56.317-04:00You hit one out of the park with your first guest ...You hit one out of the park with your first guest post ever. I loved your story, your honesty. I am SO pleased to meet you here.<br /><br />Thank you for visiting Graceful this week -- I'm sure I'll be back here to visit again. I think we have a lot in common!Michelle DeRushahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07658349105535790020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-55119106261745631652010-08-13T00:13:10.751-04:002010-08-13T00:13:10.751-04:00Stopping over from Chatting At The Sky. What a be...Stopping over from Chatting At The Sky. What a beautiful post about the restoring power of our amazing God! Happy Anniversary!BARBIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537827307867912139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-20924173251791055782010-08-12T22:46:15.065-04:002010-08-12T22:46:15.065-04:00M, this is beautiful!!! Something I've learned...M, this is beautiful!!! Something I've learned in only the past year is that marriage is hard and takes a lot of work, but it is beautiful and worth it!<br /><br />Thanks for your honesty in this post. I love reading your blog because that is one thing I can find in every word. <br /><br />I'm so glad God is in control when we think we are, right?! I'm so happy for you and L and your little ones! You guys are a wonderful family! :)Kindoannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09672858810179407370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-34940886367579351332010-08-12T18:11:20.260-04:002010-08-12T18:11:20.260-04:00Scooper, how nice to meet you in blogland, and hap...Scooper, how nice to meet you in blogland, and happy anniversary to you and your husband. I just celebrated my 30th anniversary this weekend and I can so relate to everything you write about here. <a href="http://alittleofthisandthat2.blogspot.com/2010/08/circle-of-marriage-rhythm-of-love.html" rel="nofollow">Marriage</a> is such hard work sometimes, but the effort put forth to hold it together is so worth it. Thanks for sharing your heart and may you be blessed with many more years together.Dayle ~ A Collection of Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727194212928446402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-13722902942584757002010-08-12T17:01:52.865-04:002010-08-12T17:01:52.865-04:00Happy Anniversary! And what a wonderful job you di...Happy Anniversary! And what a wonderful job you did being real. Thank you for sharing your heart. blessings!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10453550769150945432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-834831858802535162010-08-12T16:09:44.604-04:002010-08-12T16:09:44.604-04:00Scooper,
You are still an amazing writer. Congratu...Scooper,<br />You are still an amazing writer. Congratulations on your first guest post. Hugs to Emily, too.<br /><br />Thank you for being so transparent in telling your marriage story. I am so grateful for your words, your encouragement and the way your thoughts reach me. <br /><br />Happy 15th Anniversary, dear friend.<br /><br />xoxoxox to all of youLynne in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062796052551511879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-24527211333204650572010-08-12T15:06:08.905-04:002010-08-12T15:06:08.905-04:00Happy anniversary! May God continue to work in and...Happy anniversary! May God continue to work in and through, and strengthen your marriage. . .Holly Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08267503229093142779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-14023815880718025632010-08-12T14:39:04.198-04:002010-08-12T14:39:04.198-04:00p.s. Happy anniversary!! :)p.s. Happy anniversary!! :)Sharonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17972215578612285738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-46068170713530818942010-08-12T14:38:24.665-04:002010-08-12T14:38:24.665-04:00Thank you for writing this! Marriage is hard. So...Thank you for writing this! Marriage is <i>hard</i>. So much of this post resonates with me, and I'm grateful for your willingness to let your story be an example of the working of God's grace and mercy in marriage.Sharonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17972215578612285738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-4438081127500203502010-08-12T14:26:53.937-04:002010-08-12T14:26:53.937-04:00Humbled and blessed by your honesty, M. I hope to...Humbled and blessed by your honesty, M. I hope to continue to practice truth as you have learned/are learning. What a beautifully messy process, this whole business of living. XOSusanna Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09860155343968954870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-6042252051407397462010-08-12T12:52:47.706-04:002010-08-12T12:52:47.706-04:00Thank you, thank you, thank you, for sharing such ...Thank you, thank you, thank you, for sharing such truth. Happy anniversary!Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06685079645705821460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-43955136153164773882010-08-12T11:51:19.862-04:002010-08-12T11:51:19.862-04:00beautiful post and praise God for the 15 years of ...beautiful post and praise God for the 15 years of marriage...you are blessed!Melissa | Madabella: made beautifulhttp://madabella.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-44661520715638253442010-08-12T11:29:30.518-04:002010-08-12T11:29:30.518-04:00I love what you wrote, Scooper. Thank you.I love what you wrote, Scooper. Thank you.June Gardenshttp://www.byebyepie.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540171404871181369.post-17363297504225124872010-08-12T11:25:14.705-04:002010-08-12T11:25:14.705-04:00Happy Anniversary! What a great post! Thank you fo...Happy Anniversary! What a great post! Thank you for that! My husband and I have shared the same trials and tribulations as you guys have. We have been back together for about a month after several months apart and we have a rejuvenated sense of our marriage and God faith. Thank you againC H R I S T Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536644249545280516noreply@blogger.com