tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post8829642205320609119..comments2023-10-07T04:25:02.816-05:00Comments on The Maddox Family: It Keeps Getting SweeterAbby Maddoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06951393268311759695noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-52156635657204980212008-11-20T16:35:00.000-06:002008-11-20T16:35:00.000-06:00Abby - I stumbled across your blog and have so a c...Abby - I stumbled across your blog and have so a couple of times. I am friends with Jenny Sollie and my husband grew up with her husband. I haven't commented before but felt that I needed to today to tell you that i know EXACTLY how you feel and was relieved to hear that someone else is going through the same thing as I am. I also want to thank you because you have def given me some thing to think about - especially the whole "punishing him" and trying to change behaviors before they got worse and I love that we forget that we married these men knowing that they would get better and NOT become terrible people. So - thank you for reminding me of that and for making me feel normal for today :)Sarah Baggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135700861102654308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-23093458510316558092008-11-18T14:46:00.000-06:002008-11-18T14:46:00.000-06:00Abby, What a neat post. I am listening to Enya-St...Abby, What a neat post. I am listening to Enya-Stars and Midnight as I came upon this post. It fits perfectly with your sweet words. You can listen to the song on my blog yourself. The words are powerful. This has prompted some thinking for me. Thanks for sharing this touching post with us. It is personal-thanks for being real, as always.andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12557609279509341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-65322023726213425832008-11-18T13:16:00.000-06:002008-11-18T13:16:00.000-06:00Abby, I am a totally random blogstalker but defini...Abby, I am a totally random blogstalker but definitely have a lot of connections, i feel better about it when I say it that way! I just want you to know that i am thankful for your blog! Everytime I read it a smile or tears come to my face and I want you to know i appreciate it. You do not know how you touch people. I come from a family of 4 girls too so often i feel like i understand your blogs so well! This blog really meant a lot to me and I wanted you to know it!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06049514983379939464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-49481524367534796332008-11-17T17:45:00.000-06:002008-11-17T17:45:00.000-06:00we are on gordon's waiting list!! and for a lot o...we are on gordon's waiting list!! and for a lot of the same reasons as yall. the Lord is really using him in so many marriages, I think my whole church goes to him...he is amazing! thanks for sharing!!Jason and Laura Brantleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08193257731180034690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-21157019533719415582008-11-17T17:21:00.000-06:002008-11-17T17:21:00.000-06:00Marriage is something I think about everyday, and ...Marriage is something I think about everyday, and sometimes it really scares me! I love it when you share deep things like this with everyone, because it really gives me an insight into what things are going to come my way in the next few years! This post hit me hard on the heart today, but im not going to bore you with details :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-49791916543894908102008-11-17T15:24:00.002-06:002008-11-17T15:24:00.002-06:00"And the truth shall set you free" WOW...and you s..."And the truth shall set you free" WOW...and you speak volumes of truth, my dear. You are a natural teacher...All love and heart! We should all follow your wisdom! Not growing, and not seeking advise is the worse! You are on the right path. God Bless!!!!!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04093302183984694425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-17932774518778312862008-11-17T15:24:00.001-06:002008-11-17T15:24:00.001-06:00"And the truth shall set you free" WOW...and you s..."And the truth shall set you free" WOW...and you speak volumes of truth, my dear. You are a natural teacher...All love and heart! We should all follow your wisdom! Not growing, and not seeking advise is the worse! You are on the right path. God Bless!!!!!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04093302183984694425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-25089961867818054442008-11-17T15:24:00.000-06:002008-11-17T15:24:00.000-06:00"And the truth shall set you free" WOW...and you s..."And the truth shall set you free" WOW...and you speak volumes of truth, my dear. You are a natural teacher...All love and heart! We should all follow your wisdom! Not growing, and not seeking advise is the worse! You are on the right path. God Bless!!!!!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04093302183984694425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-58570464674463276272008-11-17T15:08:00.000-06:002008-11-17T15:08:00.000-06:00hey, i dont know you but i stumbled across your bl...hey, i dont know you but i stumbled across your blog today and i REALLY needed this post.. so thank you. =)Laura Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531079864955461144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-91075721886433566892008-11-17T14:29:00.000-06:002008-11-17T14:29:00.000-06:00Abby! Well obviously I can't relate to the whole m...Abby! Well obviously I can't relate to the whole marriage part of your blog BUT I can completely relate to the relationship with Christ part! Being in college has forced me to stand on my own two feet without dad, mom, watson or anyone else to uphold my faith for me. I am growing and learning a lot about what it really means and feels like to have a relationship with Him. I can feel tiny parts of my outer shell being broken off everyday, and this blog has really painted a very vivid and real picture of my relationship with Christ right now. Thank you for relaying that message! I love you!!!!!!!Kendall Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944762810524320440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-37647826369477772792008-11-17T11:37:00.000-06:002008-11-17T11:37:00.000-06:00Abby, Thank you so much! I have been wanting to g...Abby,<BR/> Thank you so much! I have been wanting to go to counseling for the same reasons. It has such a negative sound to it and I think that people think you have to be on the verge of divorce to go through it. This is just what I needed today. God Bless and hope to see you over the Holidays!KatieThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11723213540826001038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-62641409973069446522008-11-17T10:24:00.001-06:002008-11-17T10:24:00.001-06:00thanks for sharing. you probably helped more peopl...thanks for sharing. you probably helped more people than you realize. i've only been married for3 months, so i needed to hear all of that. i love the tootsie pop analogy.No Longer Newlyweds.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17927279500406583328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-24120930439162710112008-11-17T10:24:00.000-06:002008-11-17T10:24:00.000-06:00Hi, I'm DaNella, my husband and I are the pastors ...Hi, I'm DaNella, my husband and I are the pastors of Shelby Christian Fellowship in Columbiana Al. I happened by your blog from the feedjit, Columbiana blogisphere... I enjoyed it, and I just wanted to encourage you that marriage can get sweeter and more passionate. I don't drink, but I have heard that there are some wines that not only taste better after being aged, but have a more zesty robust flavor. I would have to say the my marriage is like a fine wine aged to perfection. It is much more Zesty after 15 years. I honestly can say he is my best friend, we love spending time togeather. So much so that one of our 5 kids said one day, "Daddy, does Mommy have to go with you everywhere? Can't she stay home and keep us so we don't all have to go?" lol<BR/>DaNellaDaNella Autenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01343518686058163040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-79672878501517128262008-11-17T09:39:00.000-06:002008-11-17T09:39:00.000-06:00Thanks for sharing, now I want to know about the d...Thanks for sharing, now I want to know about the dreamy princess table scape and picture of Pace!Kelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323423712542162596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-18122761129301527262008-11-17T09:13:00.000-06:002008-11-17T09:13:00.000-06:00i think i could have (or still maybe am in the red...i think i could have (or still maybe am in the red ...) written this post. the part that hits me the most is the punishment that i feel he needs in order to feel the same 'hurt' that i have felt with the injustice.<BR/><BR/>good for you for going to counseling just because you want a 'great' marriage. that is amazing. i think that is just such a testimony to your heart.<BR/><BR/>thank you for being so honest. you struck a chord with me today ... and i'm going to continue thinking about the Tootsie Pop -- and about the fact that Jesus is making my precious life partner a BETTER person -- not a worse one.<BR/><BR/>thank you for your words Abby. I hope you have a great day!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05624817840469373158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-56463406015922040842008-11-17T09:05:00.000-06:002008-11-17T09:05:00.000-06:00Abby, I am encouraged by your transparency and hon...Abby, I am encouraged by your transparency and honesty! You are so precious. Thanks for sharing.JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09969567469468154461noreply@blogger.com