Comments on: Finding Forgiveness https://vintagerevivals.com/finding-forgiveness/ Fearless DIY Tue, 18 Jun 2019 17:34:58 +0000 hourly 1 By: Michelle @ 4men1lady https://vintagerevivals.com/finding-forgiveness/#comment-1314292 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 15:40:56 +0000 https://www.vintagerevivals.com/?p=19266#comment-1314292 Ugh. I hated (and loved) to read this post. People that say they have no regrets in life are either lying or delusional. Reading your story has motivated me to revisit times in my life where I my have hurt people and have heart to heart. Thank you for your transparency. Time for me to make some phone calls.

]]> By: Viv https://vintagerevivals.com/finding-forgiveness/#comment-1313536 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 00:41:08 +0000 https://www.vintagerevivals.com/?p=19266#comment-1313536 When I found your blog, ages ago, it seems, but probably really only last year, I read about your earlier struggles, think I even commented on that post, but forgot about it, not because it’s unimportant, but because it’s not who either of you are today. You obviously love and adore each other, and you’ve chosen to praise Court, not be bitter and reminisce on the times he hurt you with his addiction.
(* Side note: Seriously, anyone going through some bad times, where all you do is gripe about your SO and how they’re wrong, or whatever, try to praise them instead. It’ll be hard at first, but you’ll find that, pretty quickly, you’re seeing the good way more than the bad, and when you point out their good qualities, or thank them for the small things they do, they do them more, and try to be better. I thought that was the most moronic thing ever about 7 years ago, but can testify now that it is truly life-changing!)
I’m glad you’re able to be real here, and trust that you’ll be supported.
I’m glad you were able to resolve some of those issues, and find peace with those families. I can’t even remember all the times/people who have told me and my husband to give up on each other, and we have, but never at the same time, and, thankfully, eleven years in, and we are stronger than any other couple we know! (* See above side note 😉 )
Love is a choice, and you don’t walk away when it’s hard. You fight, and pick each other up, dust off, and figure out how to do it better in the future! When you’re wrong, you forgive yourself, and ask forgiveness. If it’s not given, it’s on them, but you’re free. <3

]]> By: Mindy https://vintagerevivals.com/finding-forgiveness/#comment-1308960 Thu, 28 May 2015 20:03:25 +0000 https://www.vintagerevivals.com/?p=19266#comment-1308960 Very true, Mandi. Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Lauren https://vintagerevivals.com/finding-forgiveness/#comment-1307104 Tue, 26 May 2015 23:58:42 +0000 https://www.vintagerevivals.com/?p=19266#comment-1307104 THANK YOU for sharing this personal story! You are making a difference so keep it up;-)

]]> By: Michelle https://vintagerevivals.com/finding-forgiveness/#comment-1306897 Tue, 26 May 2015 19:02:37 +0000 https://www.vintagerevivals.com/?p=19266#comment-1306897 In reply to Lynda Cobb.

I have to agree with you Lynda! I have learned more about Mandi as well. I am 57 and have been battling some similar things in my life and have agonized over them for so many years. I keep thinking I will write letters or email people that I have felt that I have wronged or said something I probably shouldn’t have or what I said came out different then I had meant for it to. I am glad I am not the only one who feels like this! I have a lot of respect for you Mandi for being genuine and opening up about things that most wouldn’t. It sure makes us feel like we are not alone in all our struggles.

]]> By: Hilda Rice https://vintagerevivals.com/finding-forgiveness/#comment-1306552 Tue, 26 May 2015 11:57:13 +0000 https://www.vintagerevivals.com/?p=19266#comment-1306552 Thank you so much for this article! The relationships between people could be so complicated sometimes. I am inspired by your post!

]]> By: Tara https://vintagerevivals.com/finding-forgiveness/#comment-1304641 Mon, 25 May 2015 02:11:51 +0000 https://www.vintagerevivals.com/?p=19266#comment-1304641 Somehow I stumbled on this entry today. Thank you for sharing your heart and struggles. This helped me today when I needed it most.

]]> By: Diane White https://vintagerevivals.com/finding-forgiveness/#comment-1303666 Sun, 24 May 2015 07:30:13 +0000 https://www.vintagerevivals.com/?p=19266#comment-1303666 Amen Sista’
I’m the type to over analyze certain situations. It certainly is difficult to let things go when I dwell on everyone else’s feelings. Im guilty of not taking into consideration my own happiness or outcome ultimately.
You are an inspiration. I’m not one to follow blogs, but after I saw you on the Nate Berkus show I knew you were my kinda gal. It is so nice to see a post that is honest & real.
Keep doing what you do….it’s amazing!

]]> By: Kathy nowell https://vintagerevivals.com/finding-forgiveness/#comment-1303107 Sat, 23 May 2015 21:21:48 +0000 https://www.vintagerevivals.com/?p=19266#comment-1303107 I cried through most of finding forgiveness.
Thank you so much for stopping to post this, yes, it did make a difference, yes, we all make mistakes and thus can hold us back from from expressing ourselves through our God given talents. This was a beautiful post –
May you bloom and blossom and always realize that although we will continue to trip and fall we can get yo dust off give ourselves a hug and honor our lives that we have so grasciousky been given to learn and grow through ~

]]> By: Louise Mccabe https://vintagerevivals.com/finding-forgiveness/#comment-1302484 Sat, 23 May 2015 12:16:24 +0000 https://www.vintagerevivals.com/?p=19266#comment-1302484 I think you are simply fabulous….you put so much good out in the world with your sublime blog and you deserve all the goodness in your life, and the rest that is on it’s way!! All the love to you and your lovely family.

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