tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post4153051744652780410..comments2024-03-28T01:16:09.291-07:00Comments on Jhen & Company: Tea Party Sugared with ForgivenessJhen.Starkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12731079023004004203noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-86774259667792816712010-10-24T20:56:58.488-07:002010-10-24T20:56:58.488-07:00Dang, thanks soo much for the compliment on my pic...Dang, thanks soo much for the compliment on my pics....that means a LOT coming from you!!! We live in Steamboat Springs CO. It's gorgeous here, don't get me wrong, but we have 6 months of winter. I guess that gives me plenty of time to figure out White Balance eh? hahahahaha. Thanks for the tea party. Your candidness is refreshing! I will try and join this week. I ALWAYS have SOMETHING to talk about! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375476020034466099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-21655979715564300382010-10-21T21:09:15.371-07:002010-10-21T21:09:15.371-07:00First of all, WAY TO GO with the P90X! I made it ...First of all, WAY TO GO with the P90X! I made it through 4 weeks of the classic before I got sick and haven't gotten back to it yet. I think I'll try the lean version next. As soon as we are all healthy again, or at least as soon as I am. If I wait for all the kids I'll never get back!<br />So sorry to hear about your family problems. Your post brought tears to my eyes. When I need to forgive someone it always helps me to pray for them and to ask God to show me His heart for them. When you are praying for someone you somehow can't help but route for them and when you are routing for someone, well, it's hard to hold a grudge. The other thing I do is try to remember that they are also people, with feelings that have probably been hurt just as much as mine, even if I'm not the one who hurt them (although I probably was). When people treat us like we are "less than" it is usually a reflection of how they feel about themselves. You can do it, forgive them and love them. Help God love them to life! Since they are family, you are in it with them for the long haul, so you have time but make the most of it. Start praying for them today if you aren't already. If lines of communication are open then ask them if there is something specific they need prayer for then really go to God on their behalf. Do remember, God created you as an individual. It's not your job to try and please them, just Him. If they aren't happy with you, that's okay. Just remember Micah 6:8 "And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." You can't control how they view you, but like you said, un-forgiveness doesn't hurt anyone but you. Plus, forgiving them doesn't mean that you are saying what they did is okay, it just means you aren't going to take it into account. Read I Cor. 13 "...love doesn't take into account a wrong suffered..." Ask the Lord to help you love them and you'll be fine.<br />Okay, so I guess that's enough for my NOVEL! I get a little carried away. I hope you like reading at your tea-parties! By the way, it was lovely, I'm glad I came.Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01186098705127000429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-32144959937065089162010-10-21T13:23:20.889-07:002010-10-21T13:23:20.889-07:00i had to laugh at your comment about annoying the ...i had to laugh at your comment about annoying the husbands with the blog addiction. sam is pretty supportive, but they just don't get it huh? i feel silly sometimes telling him about "my friend who did this or that" and he's like, "real life friend or blog friend?" they don't get it... blog friends are real friends too!!Amy Nielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13778616217193819377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-89568547925617327672010-10-21T13:08:42.711-07:002010-10-21T13:08:42.711-07:00Same as many...in laws problems, parents issues......Same as many...in laws problems, parents issues...well,now is the time to deal with all!!<br />And the true shell set this mama free! LoL<br />Thank you very,very,very much for the reminder !<br />I adore your pink blog with its pink sweetness and enchanting chats over the aroma of mint tea...ahhhhh<br />good meeting you,will be visiting often for tea.<br />Hugs<br />Lilalilahttp://lilacheck.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-90670300098439108772010-10-21T12:41:17.045-07:002010-10-21T12:41:17.045-07:00I love your tea parties! Such a great idea. One of...I love your tea parties! Such a great idea. One of these times I will have to join you. Your openness during them is encouraging. <br /><br />Hopefully everyone is on the mend, good for you for meeting your health goals, and I'm sorry you're struggling with your family :( not a fun place to be...I've SO been there and I pray you peace through it.<br /><br />And the blogging world? TOTALLY addicting.Gretahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14334321470489316907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-23813688911941486962010-10-21T10:26:33.989-07:002010-10-21T10:26:33.989-07:00I'd tell you so much if we could sit down and ...I'd tell you so much if we could sit down and chat over tea (chai tea is awesome btw). I'd tell you how hard things are with my in-laws, how I don't understand their varying standards for their children. We could talk for a long time about forgiveness! This entry showed me that my non-forgiveness is hurting no one but me...ouch, but oh so true!<br /><br />I'm loving these Tea Party entries :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18382081217348597368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-58117751880025149242010-10-21T10:03:15.746-07:002010-10-21T10:03:15.746-07:00*hugs to you*
It's so hard when it's a fam...*hugs to you*<br />It's so hard when it's a family member you need to forgive, because the hurt goes so much deeper. I'm so sorry to hear that you're struggling with this. You know from my 'day 5' post I am going through this too. We can help and encourage each other!<br />You inspire me so much with your words!! <br />Oh! and I totally admire you for your vigorous workouts! I am being so lazy these days. I kinda miss being sore. Ha ha.Mandy@ a sorta fairytalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08748261732968499309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-33807473034616035602010-10-21T09:58:23.013-07:002010-10-21T09:58:23.013-07:00I'll send it back to you, girl.
WHEW- heavy. ...I'll send it back to you, girl.<br />WHEW- heavy. As you already know, our in-law issues are pretty similar... & it's hard. But you're right, it's only hurting me for not facing it & showering them in forgiveness. You opened my eyes in your post, and I thank you for that.<br /><br />If, at any time, you need to talk... you have my number. I'm a text or a call away... & I have an ear to listen.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07786667849869655103noreply@blogger.com