tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post4867868086720988456..comments2024-03-22T12:57:57.273-05:00Comments on WOUNDED BIRD: Family Troubles AgainJune Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-127164827803603172009-02-11T08:33:00.000-06:002009-02-11T08:33:00.000-06:00Thanks again, all of you for the love and the pray...Thanks again, all of you for the love and the prayers. Please continue to pray. The family will need prayers for quite a while.June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-29283193808977186392009-02-10T16:29:00.000-06:002009-02-10T16:29:00.000-06:00Mimi,My thoughts anad prayers are with you and all...Mimi,My thoughts anad prayers are with you and all of the members of your family. This is so very sad.<BR/>MarilynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-15099611886600672572009-02-09T20:59:00.000-06:002009-02-09T20:59:00.000-06:00I saw this in the reader the other day and didn't ...I saw this in the reader the other day and didn't have a chance to comment. But I wanted to let you know that I have been thinking of you and your family.Ruth Hull Chatlienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08797146501548509911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-14212752355112127432009-02-08T22:33:00.000-06:002009-02-08T22:33:00.000-06:00Mimi, sorry I'm so late here.I want to send a spec...Mimi, sorry I'm so late here.<BR/><BR/>I want to send a special shout-out/hug to your daughter: I've been exactly where she is. Without a doubt, the WORST experience in my life, and I didn't have kids. (my analogy: you feel treated like gum your ex is scraping off their shoe).<BR/><BR/>Prayers for all---especially for YOU, Mimi. I <I>know</I> you: you're making yourself the Family Anchor, the Still, Calm Center-of-the-Storm, per always. <B>Take care of yourself</B>---that's an order!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-640384840722351952009-02-08T20:40:00.000-06:002009-02-08T20:40:00.000-06:00Mimi,This morning I lit a candle at church, not kn...Mimi,<BR/><BR/>This morning I lit a candle at church, not knowing why I did, just knowing someone needed prayers. Now I know why. <BR/><BR/>Your daughter and your grandchildren are lucky to have your loving presence. <BR/><BR/>Prayers and hugs for all of you.Jeffri Harrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06461994557670902616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-986028669035652652009-02-08T15:29:00.001-06:002009-02-08T15:29:00.001-06:00You are all in my prayers at this difficult timeYou are all in my prayers at this difficult timeRev Paul Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294221174324852637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-71902950375057030202009-02-08T15:29:00.000-06:002009-02-08T15:29:00.000-06:00You are all in my prayers at this difficult timeYou are all in my prayers at this difficult timeRev Paul Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294221174324852637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-7271364361580851302009-02-08T15:22:00.000-06:002009-02-08T15:22:00.000-06:00Please know my prayers are with your family and yo...Please know my prayers are with your family and you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16776805214662441928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-27922297492098675352009-02-08T14:05:00.000-06:002009-02-08T14:05:00.000-06:00Oh my! What lovely comments. I told my daughter ...Oh my! What lovely comments. I told my daughter to read the post and comments to see that people around the world are praying for all of us.<BR/><BR/>Two Auntees, your poem is a keeper. Thanks for posting it.<BR/><BR/>Greg, I light candles, too, when I'm in a church that has them. The light of Christ.<BR/><BR/>And yours is from Canterbury!<BR/><BR/>My heart is full of gratitude to all of you for your kindness and expressions of love and support.June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-51385828762815193872009-02-08T13:02:00.000-06:002009-02-08T13:02:00.000-06:00I dropped by Canterbury Cathedral for you today, l...I dropped by Canterbury Cathedral for you today, lit a candle and said one for all your family and just hope things work out.greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00852641099728323268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-40170448150549131382009-02-08T12:55:00.000-06:002009-02-08T12:55:00.000-06:00Prayers for your family, Mimi.Prayers for your family, Mimi.suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07680282906301838319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-81114523188787232182009-02-08T08:22:00.000-06:002009-02-08T08:22:00.000-06:00Oh my goodness, my prayers and good wishes are hea...Oh my goodness, my prayers and good wishes are heading your way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-33810277092401940302009-02-08T07:33:00.000-06:002009-02-08T07:33:00.000-06:00From my time of darkness when my ex divorced me ca...From my time of darkness when my ex divorced me came these words.<BR/><BR/>God of Man<BR/><BR/>God of man do hear us cry<BR/>Sins of sorrow, separates us by<BR/>Our shell of fear, and flowing tears<BR/>Learn and trust for ears to hear<BR/>Opened wide our hearts are seared<BR/>To hear the love within God’s sighs<BR/><BR/>God of Man knows our cry<BR/>From our lips cracked and parched dry<BR/>Desirous of God’s works to caress<BR/>Washing us clean by the great Distress<BR/>From the Cross with arms open wide<BR/>To lay mans tears of sorrow at God’s gracious side<BR/><BR/>February 2006Kay & Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244257765709660605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-88218938570357970722009-02-08T06:26:00.000-06:002009-02-08T06:26:00.000-06:00Three years out, I can say that my children have w...Three years out, I can say that my children have weathered the storm with remarkable grace--thanks in no small measure to my grandmother, who has provided a sense of stability for them through all the changes. I have faith that you will do the same for your grands, Mimi.<BR/><BR/>(Credit also goes to my ex, who--whatever his issues with me are--has modeled what it means to be a good divorced parent. We never, EVER talk smack about each other to the children, and we didn't use them as pawns in our divorce to revenge ourselves on the other party.)<BR/><BR/>Like Elizabeth's children, my two have acknowledged (without any solicitation from me) that their dad and I weren't happy together---and mine are still only 12 and 8! Kids know...<BR/><BR/>I never kid myself that I didn't damage my children by what I did. I have to rest in the knowledge that staying would have been much, much worse for all of us. I have no idea what is going on in your SIL's head--but it is at least possible that he is in a dark and scary place like I was, and that he is leaving to maintain his sanity or save his life. If so, he is actually doing the best thing for his sons, though it doesn't look like it now. <BR/><BR/>Prayers continue, dear Mimi. I particularly like the one that Ostrich shared. God DOES make new paths for wandering feet, and we are never alone.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>DoxyWormwood's Doxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10882756844690851674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-31739206402198701962009-02-08T05:59:00.000-06:002009-02-08T05:59:00.000-06:00Mimi - My kids were 6 and 4 when I divorced their ...Mimi - My kids were 6 and 4 when I divorced their dad. It was awful. Like having an invasive, disfiguring surgery. They were angry for a long time. That being said, it took about 15 years for the kids to look back and say, as they do to this very day, "I hate to think where we'd be or what our lives would be like if you continued to be married to dad." They love him and they love me, but they see that the misery we were causing ourselves, each other and them was far worse than the actual divorce. And, the kids knew that way before their parents did.<BR/><BR/>Just love them, Mimi. Be a strong presence in their lives. Love them through this and they will do the same in return.Elizabeth Kaetonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787552280232329081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-17585660657116100192009-02-08T02:03:00.000-06:002009-02-08T02:03:00.000-06:00Mimi, I always worry about the children in this si...Mimi, I always worry about the children in this situation and I have to say that I am hopeful for them because of you. They need to know that some things don't change and you and GP are that for them. You will always be there, together, for them. Keep that in your heart, too, along with all of our prayers.Lori Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09345565978120918743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-42779119180266467922009-02-07T23:41:00.000-06:002009-02-07T23:41:00.000-06:00Mimi, so sorry to hear this news. May God give you...Mimi, so sorry to hear this news. May God give you and your family strength and peace during this ordeal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-1335612555592063882009-02-07T23:17:00.000-06:002009-02-07T23:17:00.000-06:00Thanks again, my friends. The prayers help.Camina...Thanks again, my friends. The prayers help.<BR/><BR/>Caminante, I'm adding Mechtild's prayer to my prayer folder.June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-6408675483001409682009-02-07T23:08:00.000-06:002009-02-07T23:08:00.000-06:00{{{{{{Mimi and family}}}}}I am so sorry, I don't k...{{{{{{Mimi and family}}}}}<BR/><BR/>I am so sorry, I don't know what else to say. Prayers ascending for you all. <BR/><BR/>"May the Holy Spirit, the "comfortor" Jesus promised give you strenght and healing in your time of need."Rev. Raggsdalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13758964410206834685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-79264028947402352482009-02-07T22:40:00.000-06:002009-02-07T22:40:00.000-06:00Reading rather late but of course your family have...Reading rather late but of course your family have my prayers. I know you will be a rock of support.Brian Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10802352695666737088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-8748381391889648082009-02-07T21:52:00.000-06:002009-02-07T21:52:00.000-06:00It's late in the day but I imagine that you'll all...It's late in the day but I imagine that you'll all need prayers for awhile. May all of you be sustained by the prayers of your friends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-35344314267186987782009-02-07T21:34:00.000-06:002009-02-07T21:34:00.000-06:00I'm late, but I'm here, and I'm going ...I'm late, but I'm here, and I'm going to second what Johnieb said.<BR/><BR/>((((((((((Mimi & Grandpère & family))))))))))PJ DeGenarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08751632875354513866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-46226363383966091512009-02-07T20:47:00.000-06:002009-02-07T20:47:00.000-06:00I am so sorry this has happened to your family. S...I am so sorry this has happened to your family. Seeing the pain of your children must be doubly hard. Prayers go up for your entire family.Kay & Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244257765709660605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-20069435619856408682009-02-07T20:32:00.000-06:002009-02-07T20:32:00.000-06:00We're all praying, Mimi.My parents divorced when I...We're all praying, Mimi.<BR/><BR/>My parents divorced when I was 14. It wasn't until a few years later that I realized they essentially did everything wrong when it came to the part that included me. So I tend to identify with the kids in these situations. It wasn't until adulthood that I realized that while running off with another woman was a pretty big act of betrayal, that did not mean that my father was a nasty person, and that the plain truth was that my mother was a hard person to live with from the get-go. In a sense, I'll still be dealing with "issues" long after my parents are dead. At the very least, knowing how it happened and feeling the effects killed even the most modest desire I had to ever marry. <BR/>But y'all will need a whole lot of love and probably a little bit of luck. Although, from what I've gathered, your grandchildren are fairly young compared to my age at the time of my parent's divorce, if there's every any advice, counseling, etc. for them, for your children, or for you, don't hesitate to ask me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-4369740799495967292009-02-07T20:19:00.000-06:002009-02-07T20:19:00.000-06:00((((Mimi))))) I am praying too...((((Mimi))))) I am praying too...Diane M. Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749136181846671327noreply@blogger.com