tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post8759975688313992288..comments2023-09-21T05:32:31.477-05:00Comments on Beachy Mimi: Losing FocusBeachy Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15210536232757140310noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-35010713055813932602008-06-02T22:37:00.000-05:002008-06-02T22:37:00.000-05:00A huge hug for you Mimi, that was an amazing post....A huge hug for you Mimi, that was an amazing post. Profound. I will pray that you get through these difficult weeks and I know there are great things ahead for you.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459382870257912689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-26472220940175045852008-06-02T22:07:00.000-05:002008-06-02T22:07:00.000-05:00I know that was hard to write but it was very well...I know that was hard to write but it was very well done. I will be praying for you these next few days! Thanks for that post!Jules from "The Roost"https://www.blogger.com/profile/12753550240390593911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-3281975197767209222008-06-02T21:40:00.000-05:002008-06-02T21:40:00.000-05:00QM, I am so sorry for this loss in your life and l...QM, I am so sorry for this loss in your life and like the others will be praying for your peace as you continue in this transition. <BR/><BR/>I must tell you what a blessing this was to me tonight, though. Your timing with this post is, well,God's timing for sure. <BR/><BR/>My daily prayer lately? And MOST especially with my husband is for God to just help me let go. Let go of the silly little things that bug me. The things that are not really that big of a deal. Mostly help me let go of needing to control every aspect of our house and let him be who God desires him to be, not who I think he should be. <BR/><BR/>I needed this post and thank you for sharing your heart.<BR/><BR/>Blessings to you.The Buntenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15621963894614154802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-40678632322053673302008-06-02T15:56:00.000-05:002008-06-02T15:56:00.000-05:00I think your transparency will encourage many. I'...I think your transparency will encourage many. I'm sorry for the pain you are facing. I think your attitude is courageous!<BR/><BR/>My parents just celebrated their 40th and I'd love for them to read this. There are days I worry, even for them. <BR/><BR/>Marriage is work! My hubby and I were reminded of that a couple of years ago when we saw a crack.<BR/><BR/>God helped us to repair it, so now we guard it more closely.<BR/><BR/>I pray the process of 'putting away the old' is a healing one for you.<BR/><BR/>Blessings.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02608199440254905212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-82092211584942649522008-06-02T15:36:00.000-05:002008-06-02T15:36:00.000-05:00I have to say this post was very timely for me. T...I have to say this post was very timely for me. Thank you.jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05925212233815659494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-41519475457464325222008-06-02T13:50:00.000-05:002008-06-02T13:50:00.000-05:00Thanks for the reminder. I could never imagine di...Thanks for the reminder. I could never imagine divorce happening to hubby and me but we've seen two couples in our church split this year, and it's been a good kick in the butt reminder to keep our focus sharp. <BR/><BR/>In the midst of all the emotions you must be going through, thank you for taking a moment to encourage the rest of us. I pray that God's grace, peace and joy will go with you throughout this week!Erin K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07686443938324656578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-47320764224437790352008-06-02T09:40:00.000-05:002008-06-02T09:40:00.000-05:00Wow. I kinda needed that today. Ok.. REALLY need...Wow. I kinda needed that today. Ok.. REALLY needed that today. Marriage is hard. At times, mine feels the hardest of anyone I know. I need to rely on the big man above more often. Thanks for the reminder!<BR/><BR/>As for you... hope your life moves in a great new adventure!<BR/><BR/>Smiles,<BR/>JenniferGordostylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734230562053145980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-14267016105196939982008-06-02T09:26:00.000-05:002008-06-02T09:26:00.000-05:00My heart hurts for you, Mimi. But I think God is a...My heart hurts for you, Mimi. But I think God is already using your transparency. <BR/><BR/>I pray that He will bless you with a miraculous joy and hope this week, and that your sweet heart will seek solace in The One Who Knows.<BR/><BR/>By the way, don't worry about preaching. There are so many of us who need to hear it. Preach on, sister.Kelly @ Love Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18037513409301217473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-65355886196993184582008-06-02T09:15:00.000-05:002008-06-02T09:15:00.000-05:00"If you are thinking about it. Think again. Then t..."If you are thinking about it. Think again. Then think again. Get counseling. Pray."<BR/><BR/>What great advice! So often, in counseling couples, we encounter people who have been thinking more about divorcing than they have been thinking about a solution!There seems to be a law of human nature that where the mind goes, the heart follows.<BR/><BR/>Sounds like losing focus, doesn't it?Michelle @ Sew-Kraftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10290063448223749677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-64739289999970231312008-06-02T00:39:00.000-05:002008-06-02T00:39:00.000-05:00Wow. Can I just tell you how awesome I think it i...Wow. Can I just tell you how awesome I think it is that you can be such a "grown-up" (it's so hard sometimes!) and look at your situation with this attitude. I am a child of divorced parents after 34 years of marriage and it is a terrible thing, no matter what your age. Reading your words encourages me that someone "gets it". I have been married for 14 years and it has certainly not always been the most pleasant place to be. I know now what divorce can do to a family, and I will always try to remember these exact words you have said here. So much of the time we lose focus of the big picture and what is really important. We so easily forget that there are more people involved than just ourselves. Pride is most often our own worst enemy. Thank you for your transparency and your honesty. I will be thinking of you in the coming week.Christihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03181027947716230269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-56586033785450405862008-06-01T23:07:00.000-05:002008-06-01T23:07:00.000-05:00Mimi, the D-House will have you in our prayers thi...Mimi, the D-House will have you in our prayers this week. God's ultimate will continues to be played out in your life; continue to be faithful to Him and he will sustain you! We love you!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09656758023601176717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-9511293099347878902008-06-01T22:40:00.000-05:002008-06-01T22:40:00.000-05:00Thanks, Mimi, for your honesty and transparency. ...Thanks, Mimi, for your honesty and transparency. What strength you possess, and maturity. I'm 38 and my parents divorced about 12 years ago and it still is painful. But God is faithful... amazingly faithful. Praying for you, too.<BR/><BR/>BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-18772826173455998532008-06-01T22:18:00.000-05:002008-06-01T22:18:00.000-05:00That was good. Real good. And I will go hug that...That was good. Real good. And I will go hug that husband of mine. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for that. Really.Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16684268547305006025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-91103406403940518902008-06-01T21:38:00.000-05:002008-06-01T21:38:00.000-05:00Wow....Thank you Mimi. We all need that reminder ...Wow....Thank you Mimi. We all need that reminder every once in awhile. I really needed that and I am sure most of your readers will agree. Thank you also for starting your blog, I am of the older generation and it is really nice to read of those that have been there and done it. Tamtamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974729710737018336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-16534668253403675462008-06-01T20:33:00.000-05:002008-06-01T20:33:00.000-05:00I am a victim of divorce. My folks got divorced w...I am a victim of divorce. My folks got divorced when I was 7 years old. I am now 40, and I remember the pain. It doesn't go away really, it gets displaced. My mom has been married to my step-dad for 30 years now. The Lord has blessed me with not one, but two dads.<BR/><BR/>Praise the Lord that we all get along now. Memorial Day weekend we ALL got together to celebrate the first grandchild's high school graduation. <BR/><BR/>On June 22, I will celebrate 12 years of marriage. Over the last 12 years we have had two beautiful children and my husband has become a devoted Christian. God is good and his mercy and grace are GREAT.<BR/><BR/>I will pray for you as you experience this difficult time. God has plans for you, Beachy Mimi. Your wisdom and sharing have been a blessing to me and I'm sure others.<BR/><BR/>Proverbs 3:5-6Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13889228549267125585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-27357710244599803322008-06-01T20:08:00.000-05:002008-06-01T20:08:00.000-05:00Thank you for your honesty and words of wisdom. Y...Thank you for your honesty and words of wisdom. You will be in my prayers this week...that you will be oh-so-aware of the presence of our sweet Savior as you face this difficult time.<BR/><BR/>HeatherLoving Our Homeschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12572034157505181207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-49202757722065974202008-06-01T19:57:00.000-05:002008-06-01T19:57:00.000-05:00"It only takes a moment to take your eyes off Chri..."It only takes a moment to take your eyes off Christ and quickly lose the focus. You start looking at yourself."<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your post. My problem is not divorce, but this reminder hit me right between the eyes today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-48270220660614207382008-06-01T18:49:00.000-05:002008-06-01T18:49:00.000-05:00Glad you made it back safely. I won't say much on...Glad you made it back safely. <BR/><BR/>I won't say much on here, because that is just weird, but I do want you to know that I am praying for you.<BR/><BR/>I know that this is a tough week. Probably a tough month. But I also know that God will work everything out for your good. He has promised that. <BR/><BR/>I join Soliloquy in praying that you will have a peace that has no explanation but for Christ alone.Queen Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974305034774639237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-47405326635093903752008-06-01T18:02:00.000-05:002008-06-01T18:02:00.000-05:00Thanks for your honesty! My parents are divorced ...Thanks for your honesty! My parents are divorced and although he was more to blame (since he was engaged the day the divorce was finalized) my mom has always said that it takes 2 to make or break a marriage. May God help your through this difficult time.Thinking About Compassionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06165197776757323937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-3536204763064240782008-06-01T17:50:00.000-05:002008-06-01T17:50:00.000-05:00Speechless.Which most of us rarely are, right?Wow....Speechless.<BR/><BR/>Which most of us rarely are, right?<BR/><BR/>Wow. QM, I hurt FOR you. And for the Queen B. But your heart is a blessing to me. And THANK YOU for your courage to be so transparent and authentic. I value that so much.<BR/><BR/>I will be praying for you. Praying that you have abundant grace under pressure - and peace that you have no explanation for but for Christ alone.<BR/><BR/>Yes, yes. All things are permissible, but not beneficial.... 1 Corinthians 10:23. Say more....<BR/><BR/>And I claim the SAME prayer in a different way.... "Protect me Lord, from the things I THINK I want..." because I'm so often wrong.<BR/><BR/>Praying! Thanks for keeping it real.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com