tyler, this quote was dead on perfect. could I have permission to use your words in my blog, I will not take credit for them, but credit an unnamed source. I just love this paragraph and it really goes to the heart of what happens in a M over time. (oh, blog address: http://instepford.blogspot.com) Just LMK! I don't want to post anyone's words without their permission. I have a few AmyC prayers, Grasshopper, and ToughLover wisdom on there as well~
Quote: I think about how foolish I was, to think that there is some area in life that is free from the laws that everything else in nature are subject to, temporary insanity is what that is. If I don't exercise, I lose my muscle. If I don't read, write and challenge my mind, I lose my intellect. If I don't pray my spirit suffers and spiritual growth stops. Without concious effort put towards improvement, anything will stagnate and eventually atrophy.
Why in the world did I think that my relationships with my W and children could possibly be immune to this same condition? That my R's would just simply prosper by their own volition, without any thought or effort on my part was insane. I've learned my lesson. I strongly believe I haven't learned this too late to save my M.
I am being what I'm supposed to be, praying that God will honor this daily by softening her heart towards me and that will be enough.
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Is 43:18-19
If it seems slow in coming, wait. It's on its way. It will come right on time. Hab 2:3
