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sherilo
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Hello friends,
I’m sure some of you remember my post from a few weeks ago regarding my frustration over my new direction in life vs the importance that my husband placed on the party life. Many of you responded with kind words and great advice. Because I shared my grief with you, I would like to now share my joy and insights.
First, let me say that as I prayed about the situation, and examined what I had brought to the table, I realized that had I not had those kinds of problems, that I probably would not be as close to God as I am today. A homily at Mass regarding picking up our cross and following Jesus helped a lot. I picked up my cross. Not long after, I was given the opportunity to have several heart to heart talks with my husband. Our daughter went out of town with a friend and her family. My husband could have turned that weeked into party central, but we did not go anywhere! We stayed at home and talked! We also went to Mass together on Sunday. During that weekend, I was able to vocalize my feelings and the importance of my relationship with God. My husband listened to me. I also realized that I may have been taking myself a bit too seriously. I also realized, thanks to Alan, that we were speaking different languages. During our conversations, I was able to explain myself and be heard, as was he. I learned that my daughter and I are the most important things to my husband, and received much needed affirmation. I also relearned an old lesson about not making my marriage and my husband the god of my life, a mistake that I make over and over again.
So, thanks again for being there and for listening. Human nature being what it is, I am not clueless enough to believe that there will be no more trials for us. They don’t have the “for better or for worse” in the marriage vows for nothing. However, I do believe that our foundation is strong, and will do nothing but get stronger.
So thanks again for listening and being there for all of us who get in a jam from time to time.
Love,
Sherilo
I’m sure some of you remember my post from a few weeks ago regarding my frustration over my new direction in life vs the importance that my husband placed on the party life. Many of you responded with kind words and great advice. Because I shared my grief with you, I would like to now share my joy and insights.
First, let me say that as I prayed about the situation, and examined what I had brought to the table, I realized that had I not had those kinds of problems, that I probably would not be as close to God as I am today. A homily at Mass regarding picking up our cross and following Jesus helped a lot. I picked up my cross. Not long after, I was given the opportunity to have several heart to heart talks with my husband. Our daughter went out of town with a friend and her family. My husband could have turned that weeked into party central, but we did not go anywhere! We stayed at home and talked! We also went to Mass together on Sunday. During that weekend, I was able to vocalize my feelings and the importance of my relationship with God. My husband listened to me. I also realized that I may have been taking myself a bit too seriously. I also realized, thanks to Alan, that we were speaking different languages. During our conversations, I was able to explain myself and be heard, as was he. I learned that my daughter and I are the most important things to my husband, and received much needed affirmation. I also relearned an old lesson about not making my marriage and my husband the god of my life, a mistake that I make over and over again.
So, thanks again for being there and for listening. Human nature being what it is, I am not clueless enough to believe that there will be no more trials for us. They don’t have the “for better or for worse” in the marriage vows for nothing. However, I do believe that our foundation is strong, and will do nothing but get stronger.
So thanks again for listening and being there for all of us who get in a jam from time to time.
Love,
Sherilo
