Romantic Love in 2007 - Is there hope?

[Sis Santos]

Originally Posted by Theresa

I have a whole mountain range waiting for me when I get home....

no one does ANYTHING in my house...

but me...

and it has to wait till I'm up to doing it, I work all day, drop off kids in the mornings and pick them up in the evenings - after I see to everyones supper and their baths....I'm pooped. and it's too late to start anything

some things just have to wait. *sigh*

Theresa,
Have you ever heard of the FLYlady? I read about her on ninetyandnine.com and checked out her website. It has helped me get my house organized with just small steps. I have a 9 month old son who gets into everything and my husband and I pastor 2 churches in Northeast Brazil, so we are very busy. We are in church nearly every night of the week.

Sorry so off topic, but this website helped me out and its free.

[Theresa]

Originally Posted by Sis Santos

Theresa,
Have you ever heard of the FLYlady? I read about her on ninetyandnine.com and checked out her website. It has helped me get my house organized with just small steps. I have a 9 month old son who gets into everything and my husband and I pastor 2 churches in Northeast Brazil, so we are very busy. We are in church nearly every night of the week.

Sorry so off topic, but this website helped me out and its free.

does she have a hint for making your husband pick up after himself?

[Theresa]

Originally Posted by Sis Santos

Theresa,
Have you ever heard of the FLYlady? I read about her on ninetyandnine.com and checked out her website. It has helped me get my house organized with just small steps. I have a 9 month old son who gets into everything and my husband and I pastor 2 churches in Northeast Brazil, so we are very busy. We are in church nearly every night of the week.

Sorry so off topic, but this website helped me out and its free.

how do I find the topics you are talking about? I found the site...

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by Blubayou

I don't know if this is relevant but here goes. I was single and did not find my special someone until I was fifty years old. I had been in love before, but it did not work out. I had several offers, but the spark was just not there. I had prayed and put it in God's hands. I was successful in my career, and could support myself quite well. When my future husband came into my life, my decision was; " Do I want to rock the boat?" I am so glad I opened up my life to let him in. We are deeply in love and are truly partners in everything we do. My life is much richer with a partner to share it with. Has my boat been rocked? Yes, it has, there have been adjustments, on both our parts, he has probably had to adjust more than me. But I do not regret my decision one instant.

I become 50 this year and has spent a long time single, divorced, single parent, & single divorced professional. As much as I say I desire marriage and a lifetime partner I know that it will be difficult for me to allow someone in. There are so many factors, one of which has been a lack of trust due to allowing wrong relationships into my life.

With all the talk of submission and trusting a man to be my spiritual head...is a bit scarey. I know what to expect form myself but trusting someone else to 'take care' of me spiritually, emotionally, and fiancially will make me feel very 'vulnerable'. I am not sure I can take the chance of being hurt in any way shape or form at this point.

I do feel blessed that I have been loved, been married, had children, and have grandchildren...so if I never marry again I don't feel I have missed anything. I do feel sad for those who have never been married, had children, or the blessing of grandchildren.

Sincerely, Rhoni

[Scott Hutchinson]

Originally Posted by Rhoni

I become 50 this year and has spent a long time single, divorced, single parent, & single divorced professional. As much as I say I desire marriage and a lifetime partner I know that it will be difficult for me to allow someone in. There are so many factors, one of which has been a lack of trust due to allowing wrong relationships into my life.

With all the talk of submission and trusting a man to be my spiritual head...is a bit scarey. I know what to expect form myself but trusting someone else to 'take care' of me spiritually, emotionally, and fiancially will make me feel very 'vulnerable'. I am not sure I can take the chance of being hurt in any way shape or form at this point.

I do feel blessed that I have been loved, been married, had children, and have grandchildren...so if I never marry again I don't feel I have missed anything. I do feel sad for those who have never been married, had children, or the blessing of grandchildren.

Sincerely, Rhoni

I'm sure there is some nice christian guy out there who appreciates a lovely Christian woman.

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

I'm sure there is some nice christian guy out there who appreciates a lovely Christian woman.

You'd think so but I have given up hope and have settled in my mind that I am going to be alone from here on out. I have begun focusing on other goals...I have my license now and the next steps are to buy a home and go into private practice. Time to put my roots down for myself.

Blessings, Rhoni

P.S. You are so sweet Bro. Scott and I appreciate your prayers.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by Rhoni

I become 50 this year and has spent a long time single, divorced, single parent, & single divorced professional. As much as I say I desire marriage and a lifetime partner I know that it will be difficult for me to allow someone in. There are so many factors, one of which has been a lack of trust due to allowing wrong relationships into my life.

With all the talk of submission and trusting a man to be my spiritual head...is a bit scarey. I know what to expect form myself but trusting someone else to 'take care' of me spiritually, emotionally, and fiancially will make me feel very 'vulnerable'. I am not sure I can take the chance of being hurt in any way shape or form at this point.

I do feel blessed that I have been loved, been married, had children, and have grandchildren...so if I never marry again I don't feel I have missed anything. I do feel sad for those who have never been married, had children, or the blessing of grandchildren.

Sincerely, Rhoni

Why?! Please do not feel sad...I'm certainly not!!

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by Barb

Why?! Please do not feel sad...I'm certainly not!!

Sis. Barb,

I should have specified...I feel sorry for those who have wished to be married, have children, and grandchildren who have not found a spouse.

Love ya, Rhoni

[Barb]

Originally Posted by Rhoni

Sis. Barb,

I should have specified...I feel sorry for those who have wished to be married, have children, and grandchildren who have not found a spouse.

Love ya, Rhoni

Thank you...

[Rhoni]

Does Anybody Hear Her
------Casting Crowns

She is running
A hundred miles an hour in the wrong direction
She is trying
But the canyon's ever widening
In the depths of her cold heart
So she sets out on another misadventure just to find
She's another two years older
And she's three more steps behind

Does anybody hear her? Can anybody see?
Or does anybody even know she's going down today
Under the shadow of our steeple
With all the lost and lonely people
Searching for the hope that's tucked away in you and me
Does anybody hear her? Can anybody see?

She is yearning
For shelter and affection
That she never found at home
She is searching
For a hero to ride in
To ride in and save the day
And in walks her prince charming
And he knows just what to say
Momentary lapse of reason
And she gives herself away

Does anybody hear her? Can anybody see?
Or does anybody even know she's going down today
Under the shadow of our steeple
With all the lost and lonely people
Searching for the hope that's tucked away in you and me
Does anybody hear her? Can anybody see?

If judgment looms under every steeple
If lofty glances from lofty people
Can't see past her scarlet letter
And we never even met her

If judgment looms under every steeple
If lofty glances from lofty people
Can't see past her scarlet letter
And we never even met her

Never even met her


Does anybody hear her? Does anybody see?
Or does anybody even knows she's going down today
Under the shadow of our steeple
With all the lost and lonely people
Searching for the hope that's tucked away in you and me

Does anybody hear her? Does anybody see?
Does anybody even know she's going down today?
Under the shadow of our steeple
With all the lost and lonely people
Searching for the hope that's tucked away in you and me
Does anybody hear her? Does anybody see?

He is running a hundred miles an hour in the wrong direction

Heard this song for the first time yesterday and it is awesome...depicts the loneliness and striving for connection...