Thank you very much Theoden and Mama. I feel much stronger after sitting to think and write about these things. The next time I forget and start to fret over H, I'll catch myself and come back to my center: ME!
Theo-I think your pastor is dead on: a truly fulfilling relationship includes God. And HE set the perfect example of unconditional love in so many ways...we need only to seek Him and we will find happiness regardless of the actions of others.
Mama-I have been so pleased to see your new outlook. I can feel from your posts that you are feeling truly happy, and I love that for you! I have seen The Secret movie and read some of the Ask and It Is Given book. Many of the same concepts can be found in scripture too. I think that there is great truth in the power of our thoughts, and that it is important to acknowledge and include God's will in the things we seek. He loves us and wants us to be happy, and sometimes we find that in our trials our true selves are strengthened and brought forth in ways we never imagined. I know that's definitely true for me at this very moment. Let me know how the new you is doing in your sitch!
