tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621967507200057484.post2708775868944289731..comments2023-10-30T08:39:03.673-04:00Comments on Profoundly Seth: Ask & AnswerElhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16908448846583081808noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621967507200057484.post-32198831921330345242010-01-30T23:19:31.669-05:002010-01-30T23:19:31.669-05:00I am new here and just getting to know you. First ...I am new here and just getting to know you. First I want to say how sorry I am for all you have been through. For the loss of Eli.... and your marriage. I know words are not a comfort. I know that nothing I could write in a stupid comment box could ever mean much of anything. And I know I am a complete stranger that you have allowed to get a peek into your life. <br /><br />I wish I could understand why life is so hard. I looked at your photo - a young beautiful Mama. Reminds me of me when mine were all small. And I just couldn't help but fight back the tears. I can only imagine how hard things are for you right now. <br /><br />I just want to say that I am going to pray for you. I am sure loads of people say that to you all of the time. But, I will. I mean that in the most sincere way. I will pray for you daily.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621967507200057484.post-10699678255925889842009-07-20T16:42:10.962-04:002009-07-20T16:42:10.962-04:00what an open out there post girl!
I am praying fo...what an open out there post girl!<br /><br />I am praying for you!<br />I thought about you after reading Kingdom Mama's blog...she is so encouraging and inspiring.<br /><br />You will make it through this. You will. You will. You will. You will.LuciePhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02078306343511479597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621967507200057484.post-42893983964370911832009-07-18T11:27:22.976-04:002009-07-18T11:27:22.976-04:00What a beautiful and honest post! You are such a s...What a beautiful and honest post! You are such a strong woman and I admire you so much. <br /><br />My husband and I went through a rough patch a few years ago. One thing I've realized is that even the strongest marriages have trouble at some point. <br /><br />I will be praying that this is just that! A "rough patch". Hopefully John will come to his senses and realize there is very little more important than the family you have created together. <br /><br />One thing that (fortunately) both my husband and I realized was that the calling and responsibilty that God gave us to our marriage and children was FAR more important than anything else. <br /><br />Marriage is a commitment. Yes it can be full of love and happiness but it isn't just about "feelings". Feeling loved, feeling happy, feeling like you want to stay in it. You COMMIT and do your part to make it better.<br /><br />I will be praying for your entire family.<br /><br />~SassySassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003894605006561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621967507200057484.post-83890061687084218712009-07-18T10:15:43.386-04:002009-07-18T10:15:43.386-04:00What a post-particularly for those few of us who a...What a post-particularly for those few of us who are aware of the unspoken issues John imposed over the history of this marriage. I admire your honesty, your accountability, and your kindness, and I hope for those qualities to resurface in John. You and the kids have made of him a better man, and he stands to lose so very much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621967507200057484.post-42732552148203310442009-07-18T10:02:48.534-04:002009-07-18T10:02:48.534-04:00Thanks for your openness. I really enjoyed this po...Thanks for your openness. I really enjoyed this post and got to know you better through it. <br />The book Love and Respect was a HUGE eye-opener in our marriage. It came just in time. I wish more people knew about it.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10975869412555446631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621967507200057484.post-19250311279710261042009-07-18T08:43:28.408-04:002009-07-18T08:43:28.408-04:00Wow El,
Thank you for sharing so openly on so man...Wow El, <br />Thank you for sharing so openly on so many levels.<br /><br />This particular statement has so much power and depth to it...<br /><br />"I never even realized that the things I was saying and doing were hurtful and cutting to John. I was stuck in a huge, self serving (and child serving) rut, and he was the mud I was trying to gain traction in. "<br /><br />Wow...you are right, people can read this post and be helped in their own marriages. I am praying God will do amazing and miraculous things in yours as well.<br /><br />Much love,<br />ShandaShandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16800875348050052144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621967507200057484.post-44325306450654078262009-07-18T07:59:36.303-04:002009-07-18T07:59:36.303-04:00El, on the deaf issues, oddly the only person who ...El, on the deaf issues, oddly the only person who has ever said anything negative about our choice to implant Emmi was also a hearing person! I also found that Emmi has learned way more sign the older she has gotten. This is because of school. She is exposed to it more and must use it to communicate with some of the children who are recently implanted.<br /><br />On another note, you seem to take a lot of blame for the breakdown in your marriage. Yes, perhaps there were things that you could have done differently, but it is still his fault for not talking to you about how he was feeling.Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10715187918892679058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621967507200057484.post-51315990019904197602009-07-18T02:26:56.087-04:002009-07-18T02:26:56.087-04:00thank you for sharing such heartfelt and transpare...thank you for sharing such heartfelt and transparent answers. SO sorry that you are going through this...Still praying...Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754945048997402612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621967507200057484.post-38374337424329770532009-07-18T00:02:23.367-04:002009-07-18T00:02:23.367-04:00Hi El!
Great post! I am sorry that you didn...Hi El! <br /><br />Great post! I am sorry that you didn't get to do the usual "traditional" birthday celebration but a day filled with those who love you is always awesome. <br /><br />I have to say that I admire you because after all he's put you through you still would take him back. You have true unconditional love for him. I hope he reads these comments and truly gets it. I pray everyday for enlightening for him. You and your babies love him so and to me that is worth fighting for. I have been married for 15 years and it's not easy. Marriage is a job. It is exhausting but the reward in it outweighs all. My husband is the more understanding between us. His patience for me is amazing! I thank God that he brought him to me. I hope John realizes soon that YOU are and should always be his best friend. He should be communicating with you. Even though you have been more than willing to take your share of the blame, he should have said something if he was unhappy. <br /><br />I know you are embarrassed that you got so pissed but in a way it's good that you got some of it out. Is it wrong to say that I was peeing my pants over the headbutt? My husband is over 6' so the best I could ever do is kick. Don't worry about Chili's, they're overrated anyway ;-) (BTW, pregnancy hormones can explain alot..lol)Momof2bzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12763422851902122236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621967507200057484.post-53860738510653781392009-07-17T23:50:03.884-04:002009-07-17T23:50:03.884-04:00WOW thank you for answering those questions! I kn...WOW thank you for answering those questions! I know it was hard but I hope it felt good to get some things off of your mind and to be able to express your self. <br /><br />You are brave and I thank you for allowing us to get to know you better!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04230621614174949085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621967507200057484.post-15775815077455195012009-07-17T23:44:23.339-04:002009-07-17T23:44:23.339-04:00You have a beautiful, smooth way with words. I fel...You have a beautiful, smooth way with words. I felt bad for posting my question... I didn't want to make you cry or open wounds. I feel so sorry for you, in the place you are at at this time in your life. I will continue to pray for you hubby to see you and choose to keep his marriage vows to you. Hugs.Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461800426134674622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621967507200057484.post-78290671394665685532009-07-17T23:39:51.918-04:002009-07-17T23:39:51.918-04:00This is beautifully written. I am praying for you ...This is beautifully written. I am praying for you and your family.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16312438660882396728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621967507200057484.post-72005831133459146482009-07-17T23:38:30.843-04:002009-07-17T23:38:30.843-04:00Wow. What an amazing honest post. Thank you. I w...Wow. What an amazing honest post. Thank you. I will keep praying for all of you.<br />JenJennifer W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08192796018178306392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621967507200057484.post-85479139092883625392009-07-17T22:59:13.378-04:002009-07-17T22:59:13.378-04:00You're so awesome! I'm so glad you are a ...You're so awesome! I'm so glad you are a part of my life. Love ya, girlChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09613643437979124857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621967507200057484.post-88264049471324225282009-07-17T22:43:31.974-04:002009-07-17T22:43:31.974-04:00I don't have any words. So I'll just say t...I don't have any words. So I'll just say that I love you and I'm praying for you.Mandy Hornbucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13147561043562435875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621967507200057484.post-65977929812878254442009-07-17T22:43:01.102-04:002009-07-17T22:43:01.102-04:00Thank you for being so open and honest when answer...Thank you for being so open and honest when answering these questions. My husband and I were going through a rough patch for a while and I know that the way that I treat him and the things that I say to him aren't right. I am really trying to change and strengthen our marriage.Sonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14612376271533554603noreply@blogger.com