tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post9093678710617972334..comments2023-08-15T11:03:58.591-04:00Comments on Adventures in Sparkland: Timing is EverythingSparkling Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12799366562472325812noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-80686130883121397312009-02-23T20:22:00.000-05:002009-02-23T20:22:00.000-05:00Where can I find me a Ken? Seriously though, joyfu...Where can I find me a Ken? Seriously though, joyful and stressless-ish sounds like a wonderful way to make your commitment official. It is great that you have found a spiritual place in which to celebrate your lives together.Jenskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05368202166540468533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-58301794831518390282009-02-20T14:09:00.000-05:002009-02-20T14:09:00.000-05:00Ron: Thanks! :-)LL Cool Joe: 20 years? You must ...Ron: Thanks! :-)<BR/><BR/>LL Cool Joe: 20 years? You must have been high school sweethearts. Good for you! It's a big achievement to have a relationship that longstanding, in this day and age.<BR/><BR/>Keera: Being raised in a split family gives one an entirely different view of marriage as a child, that's for sure. Thanks for sharing your joy! :-)<BR/><BR/>Dawn: Thank you! And oh my gosh, if I knew then (at age 23) what I know now (at age 36)... I was so desperately optimistic, so ready to ignore all the warning signs... it's breathtaking, really, how much I was able to ignore.<BR/><BR/>Nilsa: I would love to be able to share my hard-won wisdom, however there are some things that most people have to learn the hard way. I know I thought that I was exempt; that I wouldn't make the same mistakes my parents made... and I didn't, but I made my own that were just as bad. I guess that's life - learning a lot of stuff the hard way! <BR/><BR/>Scarlet: Thank you! I try not to get too gushy about spiritual matters, because I know not everyone shares my point of view, but I love a chance to testify when it's appropriate. It's mindboggling what God can do if you just invite Him in.Sparkling Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799366562472325812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-38854940217122403432009-02-19T23:10:00.000-05:002009-02-19T23:10:00.000-05:00Wow, this is a greater testimony to what God can d...Wow, this is a greater testimony to what God can do than anything I've heard in a long time...and of course, it's a beautiful love story of hope, healing and faith. I love it!!<BR/><BR/>CONGRATULATIONS!!! :)Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17560614073319109150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-72969207996697587742009-02-19T15:19:00.000-05:002009-02-19T15:19:00.000-05:00I think every woman who is single or engaged shoul...I think every woman who is single or engaged should read this post. You had to learn the hard way - maybe others will benefit from your learnings. Or, at a minimum, realize that its the union, not the wedding, that is most important.Nilsa @ SoMi Speakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474642034399063234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-9652807859930680442009-02-19T15:02:00.000-05:002009-02-19T15:02:00.000-05:00Isn't amazing what a different perspective we ...Isn't amazing what a different perspective we can get from learning & growing? Sometimes I wish I could go back to my 22-year-old self & shake me til my teeth rattle. I wish you much joy & many blessings on your marriage. =)~**Dawn**~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06179560051128719637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-84004177587732194572009-02-19T13:21:00.000-05:002009-02-19T13:21:00.000-05:00As the child of divorced parents, with subsequent ...As the child of divorced parents, with subsequent sabotaging of weekends with the kid and ending up with the grandparents for over 8 years - I feel rather scarred for life, myself.<BR/><BR/>So I hope you understand the utter joy I feel for you now that you have rediscovered faith - in more ways than one. It's wonderful!Keera Ann Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466103379725251225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-84636433412069331982009-02-19T12:24:00.000-05:002009-02-19T12:24:00.000-05:00I hope this marriage works for both of you. It sou...I hope this marriage works for both of you. It sounds like you are both well prepared and totally committed.<BR/><BR/>I've been with my partner for over 20 years, and we've had our good and bad moments but hey we are still together. :)LL Cool Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916666100971008775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-81753719915596084092009-02-19T12:05:00.000-05:002009-02-19T12:05:00.000-05:00Glad you found a place in your life where you can ...Glad you found a place in your life where you can make that commitment again and even have a place where you can do that and have it be special to you. Congrats to you and Ken!!!Warped Mind of Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15670039992710968421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-6094269132466654622009-02-19T11:45:00.000-05:002009-02-19T11:45:00.000-05:00Unsigned: Thank you! God Bless you. :-)Aurora: ...Unsigned: Thank you! God Bless you. :-)<BR/><BR/>Aurora: Well, it's a little stressful, but nothing compared to the first one. <BR/><BR/>Sabrae: One month? And then you beat him up for cheating? Wow, that's intense. I'm glad that you got rid of him and found your lovely wife. I hope you two get through the rough patch without too many more bumps - it's all part of the life cycle of relationships! <BR/><BR/>Nicole: Congratulations on your 7th Meeting Anniversary! Seven years is a long time - where it's hard to remember what life was like before you met this person who has become the other half of your life.<BR/><BR/>Dianne: Thank you! I never tire of hearing it. ;-)Sparkling Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799366562472325812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-53336409599471896742009-02-19T10:05:00.000-05:002009-02-19T10:05:00.000-05:00how wonderful that you're looking forward to it no...how wonderful that you're looking forward to it now<BR/><BR/>I know I keep telling you this but it's always worth repeating - I love and admire the way you talk through things, the way you're learning to be honest with yourself<BR/><BR/>sure seems to making life happier :)Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-86353807644402264822009-02-19T09:48:00.000-05:002009-02-19T09:48:00.000-05:00I'm so happy for you guys and just wish you all th...I'm so happy for you guys and just wish you all the Best :)!<BR/>Sunday will be the day when hubby and I first met, 7 years ago :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06735273216574108695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-31879760075319762122009-02-18T22:50:00.000-05:002009-02-18T22:50:00.000-05:00I actually can sort of relate to this! My first ma...I actually can sort of relate to this! My first marriage was spontaneous tho! Literally a month after we met and it eneded with me beating the crap out of him for ceating and walking away! After that last man I was with I thought that I could NEVER love again.. But then I met her! Ahh her! :) Somedays lately have been better than others... It's always trial and error!!! Congrats and I hope it all goes well!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002494232948282574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-9007459551360889472009-02-18T22:15:00.000-05:002009-02-18T22:15:00.000-05:00Seven years! Impressive. Glad the wedding isn't st...Seven years! Impressive. <BR/>Glad the wedding isn't stressing you out--that's rare to hear :)Emma Gorst https://www.blogger.com/profile/09692637018538270794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-69674696573481712092009-02-18T21:16:00.000-05:002009-02-18T21:16:00.000-05:00Good for you. God Bless and have a wonderful weddi...Good for you. God Bless and have a wonderful wedding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com