tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post2229575073553753714..comments2024-03-17T11:45:34.960-07:00Comments on Just following Jesus in my real life...: What I would say to the younger me before getting married...elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-67037591828525712322014-09-25T08:16:51.293-07:002014-09-25T08:16:51.293-07:00Ahhh yes! Such a superb post! My daughter got marr...Ahhh yes! Such a superb post! My daughter got married earlier this year, and with 25 years of " marriage experience" under my belt, I had the urge to write her a letter... which actually turned into a book. (I'm wordy). There's a definite need for us "oldies" to reach out and prepare/ encourage newlyweds with our glorious hindsight :) and your words are spot on. Blessings to you! Laura Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08792586404137847522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-43795996023262267142014-09-14T11:28:26.415-07:002014-09-14T11:28:26.415-07:00Great words! I remember the first year was so hard...Great words! I remember the first year was so hard. I would sit on the bed, crying, wondering why we were married. I had to learn a lot, but 10 years later, I am learning what to let go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-23228241312053416712014-09-13T19:03:24.356-07:002014-09-13T19:03:24.356-07:00I am not a newlywed (28 years for us). I think th...I am not a newlywed (28 years for us). I think this was a good post for ALL women. Sometimes you sounded just like us.....sports vs. shopping, reading in the car while I shop and....OH YES.....we are both stubborn. It does take a lot of work but growing old with someone is so sweet.<br /><br />DebbiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-38778961475688021832014-09-13T12:06:44.865-07:002014-09-13T12:06:44.865-07:00Elizabeth, that was beautiful! Amen to everything...Elizabeth, that was beautiful! Amen to everything you wrote. I've actually told my daughter these things, but that's not what she wants to hear. She knows they are true, but still in her heart, she still feels there is that Prince Charming. I lost my hubbie 7 years ago and he wasn't perfect, and definitely had irritated me about little things, but I loved him and still wish he was here with me. Miss him terribly and wish women would appreciate and cherish their marriages and try to remember why they married this person in the first place. There were many times, I had to ask God to help me fall in love with my husband again. Marriage is the hardest thing you will ever go through, but the most rewarding.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02891919108087620946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-20019276904928347192014-09-12T22:22:24.209-07:002014-09-12T22:22:24.209-07:00Becky, as naive and starry eyed and thinking he wo...Becky, as naive and starry eyed and thinking he would meet all of my needs as I was, it's amazing God's grace got us through this long! :)elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-50541049690038528082014-09-12T22:21:21.321-07:002014-09-12T22:21:21.321-07:00Thank you, Alison! When we do pre-marital counsel...Thank you, Alison! When we do pre-marital counseling, we're a lot more thorough than the one session we got back in the day. But the topic of the three things couples argue most about still comes in handy in at least one of the sessions. :)elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-63763815232668003822014-09-12T22:19:25.187-07:002014-09-12T22:19:25.187-07:00Thank you so much, Lisa! Thank you so much, Lisa! elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-24170146686868627812014-09-12T22:19:05.953-07:002014-09-12T22:19:05.953-07:00Your words blessed me.Your words blessed me.elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-75699436303886143472014-09-12T22:18:52.339-07:002014-09-12T22:18:52.339-07:00Thank you, friend.Thank you, friend.elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-55738482082476176602014-09-12T22:18:42.607-07:002014-09-12T22:18:42.607-07:00Thank you so much, Jacqueline!Thank you so much, Jacqueline!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-66180854485690368102014-09-12T22:18:23.907-07:002014-09-12T22:18:23.907-07:00Crystal, I'm so glad you dropped by from Holle...Crystal, I'm so glad you dropped by from Holley's as well! I appreciate your encouraging comment so much!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-32295088725278388582014-09-12T22:17:39.521-07:002014-09-12T22:17:39.521-07:00You are welcome to share this. You bless and enco...You are welcome to share this. You bless and encourage me.elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-36331157459259305992014-09-12T22:17:04.466-07:002014-09-12T22:17:04.466-07:00Thirty three years is awesome, Robyn! Maybe you s...Thirty three years is awesome, Robyn! Maybe you should write a post like this and then let me know so I can read your great advice!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-1542095512979182442014-09-12T22:15:53.832-07:002014-09-12T22:15:53.832-07:00Kathryn, I still need to remind myself of some of ...Kathryn, I still need to remind myself of some of these lessons on occasion! Thanks so much for coming by and for taking time to leave your encouraging comment!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-68324942424856463972014-09-12T22:14:58.505-07:002014-09-12T22:14:58.505-07:00Oh, what a sweet pleasure to be mentored by those ...Oh, what a sweet pleasure to be mentored by those older ladies about marriage! What a blessing!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-14579635929746277572014-09-12T16:13:54.150-07:002014-09-12T16:13:54.150-07:00Happy anniversary! Such a great post. One of the t...Happy anniversary! Such a great post. One of the things I WAS prepared for was understanding that Dave would never be enough- that I needed to find my enough in Jesus. That has been the best lesson to learn!!!dayebydayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00862236934149243973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-74650644600066264672014-09-12T04:55:07.435-07:002014-09-12T04:55:07.435-07:00I LOVE this post, Elizabeth! My husband and I just...I LOVE this post, Elizabeth! My husband and I just finished pre-marital counseling for a couple he is marrying next month, and I was so glad to see the material was much more in-depth than anything Chad and I did before marriage. Your words of wisdom are so true and helpful. Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Alison<br />NancherrowAlison Agnewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225278673520387577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-33156863098211918792014-09-11T08:32:05.563-07:002014-09-11T08:32:05.563-07:00We celebrated our anniversary last week too, but I...We celebrated our anniversary last week too, but I was in one town and Jeff was in another. Sigh. <br /><br /> "If you don't quit, you'll win" - I love this advice. Well, all of the advice! :) And this is perfect to end with: "You're going to be ok. " Great, great post, Elizabeth!Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-46829570044636041182014-09-11T08:22:32.679-07:002014-09-11T08:22:32.679-07:00Thank you. I needed this, today.Thank you. I needed this, today.Brandee Shaferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08960175760263515363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-31846378048091096552014-09-11T08:20:54.250-07:002014-09-11T08:20:54.250-07:00simply a jewel--simply a jewel--Elizabeth Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17542875304766145898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-26405099006631440852014-09-11T07:39:25.132-07:002014-09-11T07:39:25.132-07:00Loads of wisdom here! And so well said. Congratula...Loads of wisdom here! And so well said. Congratulations on your anniversary! Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043224721237700695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-72131125122350936452014-09-11T05:47:08.546-07:002014-09-11T05:47:08.546-07:00So timely Elizabeth! This was a huge comfort and ...So timely Elizabeth! This was a huge comfort and encouragement...dropping by from Holly's place and so glad I did~Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18332475199666906354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-6037225419396184802014-09-11T05:22:02.009-07:002014-09-11T05:22:02.009-07:00Once again, your words have touched my heart. I am...Once again, your words have touched my heart. I am going to print out & read this when I need encouragement in my marriage. I also would like to share it with the young women of our church (maybe give it to them at their wedding shower) with your permission. Thank you for sharing such important advice & being such a blessing in so many lives! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11353227679678479919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-43848019504623342142014-09-11T03:59:12.461-07:002014-09-11T03:59:12.461-07:00I'm headed toward 33 years, every word you sai...I'm headed toward 33 years, every word you said is absolutely true! robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11667599811986761729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-88071170198280437642014-09-11T03:04:34.093-07:002014-09-11T03:04:34.093-07:00Wonderful advice! Words every new bride should rea...Wonderful advice! Words every new bride should read - as well as those well into marriage. Such truth! Need to soak these in and remember then in those tough patches.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01507100563451710777noreply@blogger.com