tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post3094836347441173801..comments2024-03-27T19:04:31.290-05:00Comments on The Amazing Trips: soul food: truly, madly, deeply stuck (commitment)The Amazing Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-43624437757517793442010-01-26T12:45:59.889-06:002010-01-26T12:45:59.889-06:00Thank God for that Church. I remember when we fir...Thank God for that Church. I remember when we first went to that church at Christmas in a hall by the school and I loved it then and still do. <br />Great Message and Auntie is right---remember to hold hands. Aunt grace and Uncle Bill have been a wonderful example of happy marriage in your life. Amen to that.<br />MOMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-86125657323157115292010-01-26T07:18:16.071-06:002010-01-26T07:18:16.071-06:00LOL Jen, you're so funny. Aside from the obvio...LOL Jen, you're so funny. Aside from the obvious, Carolyn N. is quite a bit older and isn't even a first cousin. Hee hee. Wait until I tell John. I'm sure he'll be thrilled at your comparison. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if he drives out to California to thank you personally. He's been known to do crazy things like that. Anyway, let's not forget there are actually a few more single souls out there...your own brother is one of them, right? LOLAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00713799858334665501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-26039033433389431022010-01-26T05:38:49.602-06:002010-01-26T05:38:49.602-06:00I loved Theresa's comment about her parents go...I loved Theresa's comment about her parents going through couples counseling three times. Isn't that a great example of really WORKING on your marriage? I see a therapist regularly to make sure I never need to be on anti-depressants again; surely long-term couples counseling (or a marriage mentor, or whatever you want to call it) should be as acceptable/available.Sadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042551936789254047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-59169470484924377322010-01-26T00:17:28.640-06:002010-01-26T00:17:28.640-06:00AM, you've got me cracking up. Surely you aren...AM, you've got me cracking up. Surely you aren't the last one in the pool?! You, Carolyn N. and John C. can float around on rafts and sip iced tea, while trying to avoid the scores of nieces and nephews doing cannonballs off the diving board!! <br /><br />Way to go putting the house on the market. Wow - big changes are in store. I can't wait to hear what you do, next. Once everything clears, you'll start updating your blog again. Right?!The Amazing Tripshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-5820047596245359672010-01-25T23:21:08.652-06:002010-01-25T23:21:08.652-06:00I love when you're on a roll! Note that I said...I love when you're on a roll! Note that I said "on a roll" Jen, not eat a roll. Fabulous post! Although I'm not married, why do I suddenly feel the need to run out and find someone quickly? You know how I hate to be the last one in the pool. "Changing your attitude is like changing your vision on life." Does putting my house up for sale today count as a "change"? LOL<br /><br />XOXO AMAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00713799858334665501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-8748806973527255542010-01-25T22:46:36.252-06:002010-01-25T22:46:36.252-06:00What does it mean if I clicked on "this"...What does it mean if I clicked on "this" under physical intimacy? heehee I loved this post. It was excellent. I just have to add that if you can hang in there thru the bad times it is sooo worth it when you are on the other side. My DH and I were "minutes" away from a divorce after 10 yrs of marriage. And now look at us! Even with 6 kids running around and 3 of them babies were more in love with each other now than EVER! God is the biggest key and then sticking it out! It's Worth Everything You've Got!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18125931870470150067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-2794557759714180382010-01-25T20:28:33.719-06:002010-01-25T20:28:33.719-06:00Ok ... I need therapy :)Ok ... I need therapy :)Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033182897223142464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-28772999898731027082010-01-25T20:00:20.190-06:002010-01-25T20:00:20.190-06:00Don't give up, Rachel!
Don't give up!!
...Don't give up, Rachel! <br /><br />Don't give up!!<br /><br />Make a date for yourself and your husband - even if it's something quiet that you do at home, one night. Have you read the book "Love Languages?" <br /><br />It's a great read and really helped Charlie and I last year.<br /><br />EVERYONE goes through rough patches ... but hang in there. With time, patience, communication and LOVE, you'll get through it and be stronger because of it. Promise. :)The Amazing Tripshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-24858220245345234742010-01-25T19:43:59.286-06:002010-01-25T19:43:59.286-06:00Hi Jen!
I rarely ever comment but this one really...Hi Jen!<br /><br />I rarely ever comment but this one really hit the nail on the head for me. My husband and I have been going through some real problems lately and were contemplating divorce. I have asked questions on some message boards asking (more like begging) for some advice on how to save my marriage. Tonight I found the inspiration to continue on, to not give up. You gave me hope and I just really want to thank you for that!Rachelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-3736715013053935632010-01-25T16:20:29.693-06:002010-01-25T16:20:29.693-06:00Soul Indeed! Wonderful post.Soul Indeed! Wonderful post.winecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033530470009978632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-86769807170403114382010-01-25T15:20:23.773-06:002010-01-25T15:20:23.773-06:00Oh Jenny Jenny Jenny...Did you know that Uncle Bil...Oh Jenny Jenny Jenny...Did you know that Uncle Bill worked developing the smaller cell phone, we had a big one that fit under the seat of the car, his job was to reduce the phone by one half, and..he did. look at it now. Don't forget to hold hands nd do a lot of hugging.aunt gracenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-16160301518289879212010-01-25T14:23:15.488-06:002010-01-25T14:23:15.488-06:00When I told Charlie I thought a fifth would be nic...When I told Charlie I thought a fifth would be nice, he gave me a confused look and said, "Fifth of what? Scotch?!?!" And then he yelled, "Stay away from me WOMAN!" and ran away. <br /><br />I don't see there being one more. <br /><br />But you never know...The Amazing Tripshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-16846064297361653002010-01-25T13:30:27.394-06:002010-01-25T13:30:27.394-06:00great post Jen.
Last time you mentioned a calaned...great post Jen. <br />Last time you mentioned a calanedar and marking dates down... you were 8 months or so from having Henry :)<br />Maybe just ONE more?HOA Mgr Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07949018880623140075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-83724890789371998822010-01-25T11:42:29.229-06:002010-01-25T11:42:29.229-06:00I loved this post. It expressed so well the though...I loved this post. It expressed so well the thoughts that my husband and I share on marriage. I had a good example of these things in action while growing up. My parents have been married over 25 years and have been through marriage counseling 3 times. Some people look at that and think, wow, 3 times? They should just move on... but I look at and think, Wow...they must really love each other to have NOT given up. Even when they might not have liked each other or were angry at each other... their marriage was still worth it to them to fight for it, to try to work through it. <br /><br />Watching my parents grow in their marriage has given me a different perspective than most. To see them together now, and to see the obvious love that is there after so long and after all they've been through makes me very hopeful and determined to have the same committment to my own marriage. <br /><br />WONDERFUL post!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02570052669027349279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-3057316539897841882010-01-25T11:18:02.374-06:002010-01-25T11:18:02.374-06:00Ah Houston - I think I have a problem!Ah Houston - I think I have a problem!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-3387490746000967562010-01-25T10:14:09.755-06:002010-01-25T10:14:09.755-06:00The hubby and I are working one our marriage prett...The hubby and I are working one our marriage pretty hard. We have the added challenge of a military lifestyle and being apart every other year.<br /><br />We've been reading "We Love Each Other But" together, and it's been an eye opener. It has a lot of the same lessons you've laid out. If you and Charlie find yourselves looking for a good couple read, consider taking a look.Sadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042551936789254047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-47827852201622842032010-01-25T09:37:22.513-06:002010-01-25T09:37:22.513-06:00Jen,
I love when you share your thoughts on sermon...Jen,<br />I love when you share your thoughts on sermons youve heard I believe it to be no coincidence that your post is about marriage when for the first time in my almost five year marriage this past weekend I felt my marriage was over, not I wanted a divorce but that possibly it was the end. We had come to an end two different people who have grown but not together as I talked and yelled with my husband I could not put into words what I needed from him with out sounding like a ungrateful B****h so what I wanted to say was expressed in so many ways in this post and Im printing it out with hopes my words will flow from your writing and my marriage will become all I had hoped it would become five years ago when I married my best friend.<br />Thank you<br />A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-8386867110661785842010-01-25T09:11:59.145-06:002010-01-25T09:11:59.145-06:00When I met Greg 20 years ago, he actually HAD that...When I met Greg 20 years ago, he actually HAD that big giant bag phone in his Ford Granada. He just threw it out a couple months ago when we stumbled upon it in the closet. Of course we laughed ourselves silly over the size of it.Michele Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061520456909635254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-37763683010600964862010-01-25T08:28:35.213-06:002010-01-25T08:28:35.213-06:0010 or 11 thumbs WAY WAY UP. This is absolutely fa...10 or 11 thumbs WAY WAY UP. This is absolutely fantastic.Amanda E. in NCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-62489349400104228062010-01-25T06:40:01.383-06:002010-01-25T06:40:01.383-06:00Excellent post!Excellent post!Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04490578614214219045noreply@blogger.com