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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2019 20:50:46 GMT -7
That worst day of your life ended up being the stepping off point of a new and better life for you and your family. God is so good and faithful. He uses even what is meant to destroy to build and bless. Because you and your husband were faithful in following our Lord, He was able to rework your relationship and bless you.
I will be praying about your bible study. Maybe you can invite other couples with children. They would definitely understand about children acting up.
Merry Christmas sweetheart!
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Post by ladystrong on Dec 24, 2019 22:23:58 GMT -7
Thank you and Merry Christmas!
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Post by ladystrong on Jun 17, 2020 23:21:22 GMT -7
Hi all! It’s been awhile so I thought I’d check in here. I just wanted to ask for forgiveness in regards to any harsh words I may have written to anyone in the past. I have a strong tendency to say words forcefully to get my point across to anyone who might be struggling with taking steps to break free of their idol, especially those whose idol is their husband. I am learning to be more compassionate while also speaking truth. On a more positive note, our family is doing well despite the COVID lockdown! Our area doesn’t have that many cases so things are opening up little by little. My husband and I were able to keep our jobs so we are thankful. We will be homeschooling next year which will be a huge shift in our daily living. We are getting the kids to do more chores around the house and are getting more organized. It takes a lot of energy but we are seeing the fruits of our labor! I hope you are all doing well. Stay safe and sane out there! ~Ladystrong
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2020 18:22:42 GMT -7
It's good to hear from you. I am glad you and your family are doing well.
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Post by Will on Jun 19, 2020 17:42:45 GMT -7
Yay for homeschooling!!
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Post by ladystrong on Dec 26, 2020 13:29:38 GMT -7
Hi everyone! These last two weeks have been a bit stressful with the addition of a puppy in our home. While we are excited and happy, she requires a lot of consistent training, which has been pretty tough on me since I’ve been the main “trainer”. As a result, my husband says I’m really negative around himself and the boys. I’m really trying to just get this puppy training down but it takes a LOT of time and I feel like have to be there to watch her when she’s awake and around the kids because they haven’t learned how to care for her, especially when she gets too excitable and starts nipping them (border collie/heeler mix). So, I’m asking for prayers to work with my kids and my husband in a positive way so that I can teach them how to train her. She is potty and crate trained, it’s just the nipping that she needs to be held accountable for and the exercise (walks) that she needs everyday. Thank you so much and love you all ❤️
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2020 5:34:51 GMT -7
Hi everyone! These last two weeks have been a bit stressful with the addition of a puppy in our home. While we are excited and happy, she requires a lot of consistent training, which has been pretty tough on me since I’ve been the main “trainer”. As a result, my husband says I’m really negative around himself and the boys. I’m really trying to just get this puppy training down but it takes a LOT of time and I feel like have to be there to watch her when she’s awake and around the kids because they haven’t learned how to care for her, especially when she gets too excitable and starts nipping them (border collie/heeler mix). So, I’m asking for prayers to work with my kids and my husband in a positive way so that I can teach them how to train her. She is potty and crate trained, it’s just the nipping that she needs to be held accountable for and the exercise (walks) that she needs everyday. Thank you so much and love you all ❤️ I will be praying for you. That mix of breeds is smart but needs constant exercise and stimulation. Those breeds are working and herder breeds. It's natural for them to get excited and to nip...nipping is part of the herding instinct. Keeping their brains stimulated will go a long way in helping you train. Make up games for your puppy that will train it at the same time and switch the games up. Also pray over your puppy. Prayer is amazing on animals. Hugs honey!
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Post by ladystrong on Jan 7, 2021 2:57:44 GMT -7
Phew! Thanks for the prayers everyone! Those first two weeks were significantly tougher with my PMS showing up! Things are much better now with the puppy and I’m not going crazy now that she’s learning that nipping won’t be tolerated. And the kids are taking responsibility here and there. She definitely needs a lot of exercise and stimulation so we put up a pen outside and have been taking her to the park almost everyday. I finally got a long lead line so we’re going to try that out tomorrow. I’m learning that I tend to get very overwhelmed with changes like this and then get really mad at everyone for not taking things as seriously as I am. I think it goes back to what I saw as a child: people who were apathetic to the seriousness of a situation and then injustices prevailing that caused pain. It brought back tough memories of the lack of care we had for our dogs. Granted, I was just a child, but I looked back on how our first dog was treated and felt really terrible because of the neglect. I’ve given that to God, knowing that I’m forgiven and can learn from those mistakes. I don’t have to be so heavy about getting it all right with this puppy. Anyway, on another note, my husband and two of my boys were at Washington DC at the capitol when things got weird yesterday. Everyone was peacefully protesting when all that stuff happened with people storming it. They were not hurt and are safe. They will be headed home today. I was having a hard time staying at peace knowing they were out there but just kept praying for protection. There’s so much stuff going on in our nation that I’m aware of through him, other people and books I’ve read. It’s getting crazy so I’m praying that there would be repentance, justice and truth revealed. I’m trying my best to stay focused on our home life right now but it’s tough sometimes. Please keep praying for us!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2021 5:38:33 GMT -7
I am thankful your husband and boys are safe. Yeah the things that went down yesterday can be worrisome but we have to remember God is in control. And the patriots didn't start the rioting. Antifa and professional rioters started it. Your husband is probably aware of it and more. Stay in prayer for protection over our country.
I love you hon!
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Post by ladystrong on Jan 11, 2021 7:52:41 GMT -7
Thank you Amy! I have a bit of anxiety over all that is going on but you’re right that we have to pray and trust that God knows what He’s doing. I’m finding a rhythm little by little in the mornings with the puppy and the boys. I’m going to keep focusing on the things that He’s called me to focus on while being aware of what’s going on. God bless you!
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Post by Will on Jan 29, 2021 19:07:44 GMT -7
Don't worry ladies, the Lord Jesus has it all in hand. He is still seated at the right hand of the Father in Heaven and still stands for those who stand for Him. We are called to be witnesses in this dark time, and those who witness truly of His salvation of us through His atoning blood (a fact that the devil can never remove!) He will in no-wise cast out. God bless you!
Love from Will
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Post by Will on Mar 5, 2021 2:22:35 GMT -7
Hey Ladystrong what's happening long time no hear!!!
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Post by ladystrong on Mar 30, 2021 18:26:22 GMT -7
Hi all! Things are much better with the puppy and the boys, praise God! Better and more flexible schedule! But, recently I’ve been waking up with some anxiety about the day. Also, old wounds keep coming up that I thought were healed. They are triggered by things I see and remember that were tough during 2014/2015. I know that these sensitive things come to mind when I feel stressed out. And then I begin on a downward sad/angry/irritated spiral. The enemy knows where my weakest points are at so I’m having to dig deep and rest on God’s promises and all He has, is, and will do for me. My husband and I are doing great but I have anxiety over the future and sometimes I feel depressed that our track record in our marriage was less than “perfect”. I have to let go of that! It’s all in my head so I need to keep my thoughts on the overwhelming positives that have come out of all of this. I had a stronger sense of that when I had more time to myself but now that I’m with the boys or the puppy all day, it’s hard for me to focus. So, prayers for all that stuff that the enemy is throwing at us during this time. So many great and wonderful things have happened but I just feel like I’m in the trenches this year with homeschooling and training a puppy!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2021 23:07:44 GMT -7
Hi all! Things are much better with the puppy and the boys, praise God! Better and more flexible schedule! But, recently I’ve been waking up with some anxiety about the day. Also, old wounds keep coming up that I thought were healed. They are triggered by things I see and remember that were tough during 2014/2015. I know that these sensitive things come to mind when I feel stressed out. And then I begin on a downward sad/angry/irritated spiral. The enemy knows where my weakest points are at so I’m having to dig deep and rest on God’s promises and all He has, is, and will do for me. My husband and I are doing great but I have anxiety over the future and sometimes I feel depressed that our track record in our marriage was less than “perfect”. I have to let go of that! It’s all in my head so I need to keep my thoughts on the overwhelming positives that have come out of all of this. I had a stronger sense of that when I had more time to myself but now that I’m with the boys or the puppy all day, it’s hard for me to focus. So, prayers for all that stuff that the enemy is throwing at us during this time. So many great and wonderful things have happened but I just feel like I’m in the trenches this year with homeschooling and training a puppy!
Hi ladystrong, I'm happy to hear your update. I'm glad you are able to teach your children at home school. God has gifted you and blessed your children. Training a puppy sounds fun. I remember growing up my dad took care of our dogs (walked them, bathed them, feed them, cleaned up the poo), ...that was when I was a child, but now, our children asked for a puppy and cat but we have a small apartment, and tiny place and they don't want to help clean the house, so I'm not understanding how they would care for a puppy or a cat, also, I'm a germaphone now. Sad. Well, I respect you for taking up that task. I think you have love in your heart for your family and your husband too. I believe God will heal you and your marriage. God speaks to the husbands heart (like God speaks to my heart). My wife doesn't probably know but I do love her and want to stop sinning and change for Jesus and for the family. I think your husband wants that too. He wants to do the right things to help heal those wounds. Satan is going to try to attack your marriage definitely. Old memories show in our mind, but I think it's our fear and old mind or temptation. I don't think the Holy Spirit will remind us. I'm not blaming you for anything, trust me. I have all kinds of intrusive / unwanted thoughts. It's like a constant spiritual battle in my mind. Messing with my emotions, making me a wreck. I can't even imagine what my wife and other hurting wives are going through.
I'm encouraged by you and your posts in the past. I have been blessed.
Heavenly Father, please bless ladystrong and her marriage. Please heal her heart from all the hurts and wrongs done and help her to let it all go into your shoulders to carry her and her burdens through these waters and fiery trials. Thank you for letting her and her husband be together. Please help her husband to love her wife 100% and more and to love you Lord God with all of his heart, soul, mind, and strength. Same for me and the husbands here, please help us to love our dear wives. Our graceful wife, Lord, please keep the temptations away form ladystrong, old hurts and memories are paid for at the cross in Jesus' name. Heavenly Father, thank you in Jesus' name. Lord, please bless ladystrongs children to be safe and smart, thank you for their godly education. Thank you for also lady strongs puppies, please let them listen and be good dogs and poo and pee all over the place, please help them be healthy and life a long life. We ask in Jesus' name. Amen.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2021 2:12:47 GMT -7
Hi all! Things are much better with the puppy and the boys, praise God! Better and more flexible schedule! But, recently I’ve been waking up with some anxiety about the day. Also, old wounds keep coming up that I thought were healed. They are triggered by things I see and remember that were tough during 2014/2015. I know that these sensitive things come to mind when I feel stressed out. And then I begin on a downward sad/angry/irritated spiral. The enemy knows where my weakest points are at so I’m having to dig deep and rest on God’s promises and all He has, is, and will do for me. My husband and I are doing great but I have anxiety over the future and sometimes I feel depressed that our track record in our marriage was less than “perfect”. I have to let go of that! It’s all in my head so I need to keep my thoughts on the overwhelming positives that have come out of all of this. I had a stronger sense of that when I had more time to myself but now that I’m with the boys or the puppy all day, it’s hard for me to focus. So, prayers for all that stuff that the enemy is throwing at us during this time. So many great and wonderful things have happened but I just feel like I’m in the trenches this year with homeschooling and training a puppy! Hi hon! Boy I hear you on being stressed and having issues with things you thought were healed. Being in a small camper with no time or place to be alone with the Lord is difficult. It is definitely causing Don and I to work out the kinks in our relationship. Hang in there hon. Get the boys to help you train the puppy. I know some kids don't care for that kind of thing but if you can figure out a way to make it fun and interesting and maybe tie it to their schooling, they may take an interest in it.
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