tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post6780590685077102136..comments2023-07-05T09:31:00.709-04:00Comments on Women's Marriage Ministry: The Big RevealAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00617425607227159538noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-75274213729578987502010-03-04T09:56:55.936-05:002010-03-04T09:56:55.936-05:00I greeted my husband at the door again on Tuesday,...I greeted my husband at the door again on Tuesday, and he didn't seem to notice either, but maybe he did. He has been doing more at helping out. He did help me clean up our son's toys in the living room that night though.joyful02https://www.blogger.com/profile/13195671561636977923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-8179966557911667682009-12-10T20:04:46.741-05:002009-12-10T20:04:46.741-05:00Aimee! I truly feel like the Lord helped me find y...Aimee! I truly feel like the Lord helped me find your blog! This is incredible! Thank you so much!<br /><br />I am 26, my husband is 29. Next Monday we will be celebrating our 8th wedding anniversary. Yes, I married young (18) so the fear of being another 'young-bride-getting- divorced' statistic scares me! I call our marriage the ultimate roller coaster ride. We have months of ups, then months of downs and this trend continues throughout the year(s). I am ready for some stability and to put our marriage in God's hands. <br />Last night, I was excited that I actually made it home before he did from work. I greeted him at the door with a huge hug and smile. Told him I loved him and was grateful for him. He did not know what to do. He smiled and asked me what I wanted. This took me back a little because I was just realizing that it wasn't something he was accustomed to. I see now how moody I had become throughout the years. It's not fair to bring work stresses home and take them out on him. <br /><br />Mark 10:5-9 <br />"It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law," Jesus replied.But at the beginning of creation God 'made them male and female.For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife,and the two will become one flesh.So they are no longer two, but one.Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate."Christenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08331306538258523194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-7807179631085202572009-12-09T11:21:19.307-05:002009-12-09T11:21:19.307-05:00My husband didn't really notice I don't th...My husband didn't really notice I don't think. I will try again tonight though and hopefully get a better response. I am doing this from work, so I don't have a bible handy. I will post my scripture later. Have a great day!!mamagabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390229515649184117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-86323210453720998712009-11-04T23:06:11.575-05:002009-11-04T23:06:11.575-05:00My main scriptures were Ephesians 3:20 "God c...My main scriptures were Ephesians 3:20 "God can do more than I can think ask or imagine..." and Phil 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength" I repeated them often and was determined to be respectful. Those scriptures along with several others were my lifeline! Ladies, listen to Aimee who, along with me, has seen this work in our marriages!! Praying for all of you!!! Watch the video testimonies on the Love & Respect website too! <br />God is AMAZING!! TRUST HIM!<br />Lisa Shea<br />Rise Above MinistryLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15188078772016997399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-62463317601707230272009-11-04T22:19:32.492-05:002009-11-04T22:19:32.492-05:00Thank you for sharing your experience w/ us.
My...Thank you for sharing your experience w/ us. <br /><br />My husband and I have been together for 10 years (next Month), married for 3, have a 7 yo and a 4 month old. I can't pinpoint what is "wrong" right now in my marriage but I am not happy and willing to try this. <br /><br />We kiss everytime someone is leaving or returns home, but it's so routine I don't think it has much meaning to it. My husband has actually pointed out to me a few times here and there where I have broken the routine lately (oops). Now he works from home but I will make an effort to start this somehow. <br /><br />Sorry no inspiring scriptures to share.Krissynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-68696329727227008162009-11-04T15:31:56.353-05:002009-11-04T15:31:56.353-05:00Thank you for this new blog...it's a wonderful...Thank you for this new blog...it's a wonderful idea and I'm looking forward to more "lessons"! <br /><br />I just wanted to mention that encouraging us to go out and buy the books/CD and then a conference series made me second guess the nature of this site. I started wondering if you were hired to promote this series. I continued reading your post and by the end realized that that was not the case. I think your enthusiasm for this book came across like a sales pitch for me. :) <br /><br />Just a little heads up from my perspective.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-25083636596324691162009-11-04T15:27:23.192-05:002009-11-04T15:27:23.192-05:00Hello...
My husband and I have been married for 4 ...Hello...<br />My husband and I have been married for 4 years and together for 8 and we have a 7 month old son together. As others have said, our marriage is good but the stresses of everyday life have a way of sneaking in and while we don't often fight, we do complain to each other a lot about outside issues and that's what I want to change. With a baby, we don't have a lot of "us" time but I am hoping that together with you and the other ladies on this blog, I can find ways to show my husband just how much he means to me as a husband and a man, not just as a father......<br /><br />I was not able to meet him at the door last night, but it is something that I try to do. He gets home at various times with his OR schedule so last night I happened to be feeding the baby just as he walked in....but, tonight is another night and I'm planning on greeting him with a great big hug and I missed you!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12378905980338739498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-48094363400834486732009-11-04T15:25:06.262-05:002009-11-04T15:25:06.262-05:00Hi Aimee- Been 'with you' since the days o...Hi Aimee- Been 'with you' since the days of the BabyCenter boards. What an interesting endeavor you are taking on. I'm so happy I've kept up with Kayleigh's site so that I could find this blog. <br /><br />Married for 6 years and 2 kids later... marraige is going 'fine'...but, I've been trying to focus on becoming a better wife, so this is a perfect place to start. <br /><br />My husband is very kind, loving and affectionate. I find myself too busy with taking care of the kids, cooking, cleaning and going to work to REALLY pay attention to him. I know I can do better. <br /><br />I've found that lately, I'm running my life like a business and not enjoying the ride... <br /><br />I'm so happy that you and Adam have revamped your marraige. You've been an inspiration to so many...<br /><br />Looking forward to completing all of the 'challenges'!<br /><br />DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-43254861305989542892009-11-04T15:22:44.365-05:002009-11-04T15:22:44.365-05:00I like that because I used to always greet my husb...I like that because I used to always greet my husband at the door until we had our daughter. I was to tired or to busy to get up...so last night he was so happy to have me back at the door to welcome him home!!!!Just Believinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02209860792709070040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-25506017752224128032009-11-04T12:37:39.180-05:002009-11-04T12:37:39.180-05:00Aimee-
Thank you for being so open about your marr...Aimee-<br />Thank you for being so open about your marriage. Mine was in a lot of trouble a couple of years ago. We have gotten past that but it still seems like we can improve more. I did the exercise yesterday and also just tried to be in a good mood when he got home. After about 10 minutes he said, "Why are you so happy? Do you want something?" I said, "No" and just continued doing what I was doing. I am hoping that this can fix me and get us closer. I know that some of the problems in our marriage is me. So I am excited to do this! StephanieStephanie Cortezhttp://www.thecortez5clan.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-39570170365715035802009-11-04T11:01:48.980-05:002009-11-04T11:01:48.980-05:00Aimee,
Thanks so much for doing this! It could no...Aimee,<br />Thanks so much for doing this! It could not have come at a better time for my family. I am so excited to get to hear from you and Adam again. I truly missed you guys while yall were MIA from blogland....lol<br /><br />Back to my story....My husband and I have been married for 3.5 years and we have 2 year old twin boys that consume most of our time and the rest of our time is consumed by working full time and going to school. This leaves little time for us, so we fall into the routine and start over each morning. That has put alot of strain on our marriage and even the way we feel about each other. Monday night we had a strained conversation about these things and went to bed not speaking. I read this blog yesterday morning and was fully prepared to embark upon this journey to fix things. When I arrived home yesterday, there was a dozen red roses, beautiful card, a bottle of wine and a movie sitting on the table. He had gotten my mom to keep the boys and we had what he called a "simpler times" night. It was amazing. When you remove all of the stresses out of your life (if even just for an hour or two) you find the person and things you fell in love with. I am definitely going to follow and keep my marriage in tact and thriving.Brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04441211193041965126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-13668154120870926352009-11-04T11:01:32.481-05:002009-11-04T11:01:32.481-05:00Hi Aimee--thank you so much for doing this blog. I...Hi Aimee--thank you so much for doing this blog. I can also tell through your words that your heart is completely in this and your intentions are true. My husband and I have been married 2 years next month. I have a daughter from a previous marriage and we have a 16 month old together. Our relationship and marriage was a whirlwind I guess you could say. We knew from our first date we wanted to spend our lives together and were married 8 months after our first date! We are completely in love, but like any other couple we struggle. We don't communicate real well. He wants to act like nothing is wrong and hope it goes away and I want to discuss and dissect every little thing! We definately need to meet in the middle on this one. I am also struggling with his mother. Greg was in a tragic car accident 10 years ago and was in a coma for almost 4 weeks. They thought he was not going to make it. So I can see where his mother is attached to him. But I am not incredibly close with my mother so I have a hard time dealing with this. There seems to be no boundaries as far as she is concerned, and there are times she overrides me as a mother. Greg refuses to defend me or take my side because he doesn't want to upset his mother. I think he should be doing anything he can to make sure I"M happy, and I'm not trying to make him take sides. Anyway, didn't mean to ramble! My point is that I too need help becoming a better wife and want to get my marriage back on track before it's too late. I can't say thank you enough or stress that I found this blog at the perfect time. I have already told my friend Tara about it, as she is having some of the same issues as myself. I will be sending her the link so she can read through your posts and hopefully they can help her as well. <br /><br />My favorite verse is 1 Corinthians. "Love is patient, Love is kind." Someone already posted it and I dont have anything here with me to post the whole thing. I read that verse to Greg after one of our first dates and it has just become something that makes me think of him and our marriage. It has so many simple statements, yet I feel they are some of the most true. <br /><br />I'm happy for you and Adam and grateful God is moving in such an amazing way in your lives and marriages. Allyson and Brandon will be so appreciative of their parents working so hard to make a good and happy life for them. I also have a feeling you have a perfect little angel at work on your hearts and your marriage! :) <br /><br />Sarah in OKTriple J's Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18231995018203842749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-26790790135254478512009-11-04T10:42:06.159-05:002009-11-04T10:42:06.159-05:00I have been greeting my husband at the door or ver...I have been greeting my husband at the door or very shortly after and letting him know I missed him and that I love him for the past 2-3 months and I do believe it makes a huge difference. When I didn't take those 2-3 minutes to show him that I care(he does it for me as well), it seems that the kids just take over and we never got the opportunity to do it. We are in a small couples group and reading the bbok by Smaelley called "Making Love Last Forever" (we also did a group on his book From Anger to Intimacy) and I think that this book you are recommending will be great for me to do along with the other book. Change MUST start within and be your only goal. We can't change our spouses and we shouldn't try. Our goal should be to be the best we God through God's word. My husband and I also seperated and through that I reconnected with a great friend who is also a Christian and she has been amazing through everything. She has become my accountability partner and I am thankful that she is really good at holding me to what I need to do. <br />You are doing a great thing Aimee. I appreciate your dedication to spreading God's plan for our marriages. We forget sometimes that God's standards are so different than those of the world.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03588508911013209710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-68497106808146624702009-11-04T10:31:44.043-05:002009-11-04T10:31:44.043-05:00Hey. I am so thankful I found this blog. My husban...Hey. I am so thankful I found this blog. My husband and I will soon be married 4 years. We have a beautiful 14 month old daughter. However, we have been having a lot of issues here lately and we have even talked about divorcing. This is not what either of us wants but the issues we are having do not seem to have a clear solution. We are at a stand still in our marriage and it feels pretty much dead. Just please keep us in your prayers and thank you for this ministry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-19403291045990919372009-11-04T10:29:45.257-05:002009-11-04T10:29:45.257-05:00Aimee,
Thank you for sharing your life with me and...Aimee,<br />Thank you for sharing your life with me and thank you to everyone else for sharing as I so need all the help I can get each and every day. This is really hard for me as I am in such a state of anger and frustration in my marriage and ready to call it quits and I am sure my husband has had it with me as well. <br /><br />However as hard as it was and as angry as I am I was able to hug him (something I haven' been able to do for a bit) and he hugged back. So for today I ask for the strength to be able to hug again and put aside my anger and frustration and embark on a new journey and do what I can to save my marriage of 11 yrs.<br /><br />Thanks again I look forward to tonights post..Michelenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-53589344222792935532009-11-04T09:56:22.232-05:002009-11-04T09:56:22.232-05:00My favourite Bible scripture for my marriage is St...My favourite Bible scripture for my marriage is St. Matthew 19 verse 6 "Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder." It's my fave because about 3 months into our now going on 11 month marriage I found out that another woman was after my husband & he was not doing anything to stop it. It was a very devastating time for me & our marriage and God really did alot of work then & is still doing now to keep us together. I strongly believe no man or woman can ever have the authority to destroy my marriage. That authority alone lies with God and He's made it clear that He wants us together.<br />I had started meeting my husband at the door coincidentally last week and I love when he hugs & kisses me back & he says I make him feel special.Moyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14179292536368578263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-86209053320002177582009-11-04T09:55:16.679-05:002009-11-04T09:55:16.679-05:00Hey!! I'm 22 and my husband is soon to be 24 o...Hey!! I'm 22 and my husband is soon to be 24 on the 16th. We've been married for 4 and have a 3 1/2 yr old that was born with a Congential Heart Defect (Aortic Stenosis)..We've had our moments in our marriage where it hasn't been the greatest but we always manage to work it out.We aren't as close as we were when we were dating so this is worth a try. :)..greeting him at the door wasn't out of the ordinary,but you can tell he enjoys it..I'm a stay at home mom as well so any little apprecaition goes a long ways...Thank you Aimee for doing this. Hopefully it will help us as well has other families. Take care and May God bless each and everyone of you! <br /><br />With love from the ♥,<br />Kaci InsallKacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07638489644975999752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-5101834217270867282009-11-04T09:50:02.466-05:002009-11-04T09:50:02.466-05:00Aimee and everyone in our new blog, I am glad to s...Aimee and everyone in our new blog, I am glad to see this opportunity come about at an opportune time! I have been married for 3 years to my husband. We had 23 weeker preemie twins (our first children) almost 18 months ago. We have our daughter who is doing well but our son is in heaven with our Lord. I am a Christian and my husband is not, yet he is working on his relationship with God after our experiences with our children and by seeing there are other people out there just like him coming to know God later in life. Our marriage has suffered from the stress, trauma, grief and life in the NICU for 6.5 months. WE argue quite often and let our feelings get in the way. I know at this point we both want to save our marriage and be parents to our little miracle. This blog is an answered prayer to getting us on that track! Look forward to getting to know you all. Aimee thank you for doing this! I know you have been through sooooo much this past year as well! Yesterday's activity went well! :D Ready or the next! Thank you! TiffaniTiffaninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-7471514128086296372009-11-04T09:49:28.734-05:002009-11-04T09:49:28.734-05:00I had EVERY intention of following thru with Day 1...I had EVERY intention of following thru with Day 1, and then hubby was late getting home and we were late to ball game, so we rushed out...I am going to try again today. I am glad you are doing this.pinksarahhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02890605433522789252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-9641877886689568422009-11-04T09:48:12.648-05:002009-11-04T09:48:12.648-05:00I don't know if I'm going to be able to or...I don't know if I'm going to be able to order this book... It's US delivery and there is a number to call to ask about international delivery but I can't call an international number without the book ending up costing me a fortune! I have asked about it in the feedback section, we'll see what happens. Do you think I can just get the love & respect book instead (I can get that in the UK) or is this one def better?Beckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-31030509915311887552009-11-04T09:37:00.377-05:002009-11-04T09:37:00.377-05:00Thank you, Aimee, for doing this. I SO need it an...Thank you, Aimee, for doing this. I SO need it and it is in perfect time. I downloaded all 5 of the suggested sessions and plan to order the books. I sure hope I have the opportunity to share this experience with my husband. <br /><br />Testimony: Well, right now my husband is not here. He left 2 weeks ago and I am overwhelmed with sadness, responsibility and trying to care for my daughter and our 11 month old baby girl. Becuase he is not here, it is difficult to complete the tasks but I am trying to do what I can do, when I can do. I think God gave us a little push this morning when my car wouldn't start and we were stranded at home. He came over and I was able to complete some of the tasks. I made an extra pot of coffee (his favorite) so that it would be ready for him. We had his favorite dinner last night (he was invited but declined) so I offered the leftovers so that he could enjoy it for lunch (declined again but ONLY because he didn't have his cooler), and I sent him on his way with some of his favorite snacks (including brownies- a favorite.) I keep on trying- even though I am not getting anything in return. <br /><br />My favorite bible scripture relating to love is:<br /><br />ALL of Corinthians 13: but it can be summed up by verse 13... So these three things continue forever: faith, hope, and love. And the greatest of these is love.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512910493437312534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-10167337719759304922009-11-04T08:43:44.885-05:002009-11-04T08:43:44.885-05:00My husband & I have been married for 6 years a...My husband & I have been married for 6 years and looking back, I'm surprised we made it past year one. God has brought us a long way and our marriage is actually stronger now than ever. However, I believe with my whole heart that marriage takes work every day in order for it to be successful and that's why I'm here. I've been reading Kayleigh's blog for quite some time and was really excited to see that you've started this Bible and marriage study, Aimee!<br />Anyway, one thing I've noticed about our marriage is that we tend to treat strangers with more courtesy than we treat each other. As a child, my parents encouraged me to learn 2 Peter 3:8-12, and since it's still hidden in my heart, I've learned to apply it to my marriage... "Finally, 'Muirheads', live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, loving, compassionate, and humble. Do not repay evil for evil or insult for insult but give a blessing instead because you were called so that you may inherit a blessing." You get the point....<br />Thanks again Aimee. I'm excited to work hard at motivating my man God's way and to continue to better my marriage.Muirhead Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08797638734168783695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-29883324766714114862009-11-04T08:32:51.968-05:002009-11-04T08:32:51.968-05:00Hi Aimee - Thanks for starting this Ministry. I am...Hi Aimee - Thanks for starting this Ministry. I am a follower of Kayleigh's story. My husband and I just celebrated our 3rd anniversary. We have a 22 month old baby who was born 3 months early and spent the first year of his life in hospital. He is home now but has ongoing issues. It has affected our marriage in SO many ways. I am 36 and my husband is 40 - so it helps that we are a bit older. I wouldn't say our marriage is in trouble, life is just so hard right now. So, I look forward to your blogs and how they may help us find happiness together.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-35660320311271752682009-11-04T08:18:25.405-05:002009-11-04T08:18:25.405-05:00OK I hope this is what you're looking for, I&#...OK I hope this is what you're looking for, I'll start with my very favourite. I think it applies to everyone, Christian or not;<br /><br />'Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.' 1 Corinthians 13:4-7<br /><br />And here are some others I like (sorry for any errors, I have to type them because I can't seem to copy them into the box...)<br /><br />'and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.' Mark 10:8-9<br /><br />'Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone.' Colossians 3:13<br /><br />'May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.<br />Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.' Romans 15:5-7<br /><br />I always would reccomend the following passages that are too long to type out;<br /><br />1 Corinthians 7 (all of it, particularly 12-14)<br />Ephesians 5:21-33<br /><br />Thanks again for this, I can tell I'm going to enjoy it. I can't follow it exactly because I don't see my partner every day but I can learn from it as we go along, and stretch the challenges out for when I do see him : )Beckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345363153684300038.post-42710528005457956542009-11-04T08:06:52.705-05:002009-11-04T08:06:52.705-05:00My marriage is not in danger of ending, but has be...My marriage is not in danger of ending, but has become very "routine" and too comfortable after almost 14 years. My husband is a much more affectionate person, so I am the one who needs to make more of a change in that area.<br /> That being said, I greeted my husband at the door with a hug and kiss....told him how much i missed him. I looked up at him and he had tears in his eyes. Come to find out, his day had been particularly stressful so he truly needed to be hugged and appreciated. He said he felt so much better after letting the tears go. For a man who typically bottles up all of the stress, he was able to let it all go for a change.<br />Thanks Aimee for leading this group. I intend to stick with you through this journey. Know that God is definetly working through you in my life. I would never have known what my husband needed so desperately last night if you had not come into our lives! God Bless and keep up the great work!Amy H.noreply@blogger.com