tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post3065090300388038509..comments2024-02-17T18:58:11.282-06:00Comments on A Cowgirl At Heart: It's A Giveaway...Marriage Style!Charla (SHar-la)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12272103827463307153noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-83177820934440863262009-05-09T12:14:00.000-05:002009-05-09T12:14:00.000-05:00I live in Washington state. I have learned in my m...I live in Washington state. I have learned in my marriage that you need to find your own happiness in life. You cannot rely on your spouse to provide your happiness but he is great for support along the way! <br /><br />ajcmeyer AT go DOT comAbbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02963721437864483580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-87638011256340909012009-05-08T12:00:00.000-05:002009-05-08T12:00:00.000-05:00We need to be seeking the Father's heart about our...We need to be seeking the Father's heart about our marriage. I've heard it said that we should be so buried in the Father and His love that our future husbands have to go through Him to find us! Choosing someone who totally loves the Lord is so important. Also, our husbands need our prayers so...PRAY, PRAY, PRAY. It may not change him, but it will most certainly change you. My husband and I have been married 34 years and it feels like yesterday.<br />I also am from TEXAS (no place else in the world!)debiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176357608085739828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-52861512626151239092009-05-07T11:37:00.000-05:002009-05-07T11:37:00.000-05:00Hey Charla....I've been married for 30 years, so I...Hey Charla....I've been married for 30 years, so I deserve that t-shirt!!! :) We are total opposites, so I really don't know how we stayed together so long. We've had some hard times, but we never gave up. I think that's the problem these days...it's just too easy to give up and get out of the marriage. But my advice is to not give up...just hang in there and things will get better. Of course there are exceptions, like abuse. But to just get out because you want to is no reason.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07333912921546618465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-16715603369735899322009-05-06T19:50:00.000-05:002009-05-06T19:50:00.000-05:00dude! you're totally RIGHT! this IS right up my al...dude! you're totally RIGHT! this IS right up my alley! how fun!!! (besides all the serious stuff- like Christian and being a good man)--marry a man who makes you LAUGH!!! and know that when you have a baby--you are bringing the child into YOUR ALREADY FORMED FAMILY/MARRIAGE....do NOT center your lives around your child or your marriage will suffer greatly.<br /><br />suzsteece@hotmail.comSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076514302874676735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-48582372064104153372009-05-06T08:50:00.000-05:002009-05-06T08:50:00.000-05:00This is Mrs. Tippett in your town.... I have Love ...This is Mrs. Tippett in your town.... I have Love this MHR stuff its great! I just started MHR Fridays on my blog! I have learned PATIENCE in the last 2 1/2 years of marriage. PATIENCE can stop fights or prevent them from happening, it can make a bad day better and it makes a marriage stronger. The lord has patience with us and we should have patience also.West Texas Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00206628379783995843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-53756307050363920642009-05-05T22:44:00.000-05:002009-05-05T22:44:00.000-05:00Belinda sent me over! I love these shirts and am ...Belinda sent me over! I love these shirts and am passionate about seeing marriages going strong. I blog on Mondays about marriage. We are living proof that marriages can be restored and renewed. My "advice," get on your knees and ask God to change your own heart and mind where you have become bitter or hardened toward your spouse; then ask God to show you how to renew your marriage and DO what it is that He reveals to your heart. <br /><br />If you are interested in reading a bit about our story, you can go here: http://ateachableheart.blogspot.com/2008/08/renewing-your-marriage.htmlShandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16800875348050052144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-82701183757650298162009-05-05T21:24:00.000-05:002009-05-05T21:24:00.000-05:00The best glue to keeping a marriage together is to...The best glue to keeping a marriage together is to pray together. There is no greater bond!Kelly Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09347071186420254649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-18033794491108059642009-05-05T21:20:00.000-05:002009-05-05T21:20:00.000-05:00I feel it is extremely important for a couple to d...I feel it is extremely important for a couple to decide before they marry that there will not be an option for divorce. Marriage is one of the hardest challenges in life, and when trouble comes (and it will), then it has to be worked out. I think too many people get married today with the idea, if it doesn't work, then we can just divorce. I also agree with the husband as the boss of the house...God intended it that way.Kelly Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09347071186420254649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-45888700827896842502009-05-05T10:43:00.000-05:002009-05-05T10:43:00.000-05:00Cool shirt!!
My Advice...
Ladies, don't dominate ...Cool shirt!!<br /><br />My Advice...<br />Ladies, don't dominate your husbands! You can't truly respect him as the God appointed leader of your house if he lets you boss him around all the time. <br /><br />Book Advice...<br />Marriage on the Rock by Jimmy Evans....This book completely changed my attitude and my marriage....Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109069178334166039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-35717954530120222202009-05-05T00:08:00.000-05:002009-05-05T00:08:00.000-05:00Hi, this is my first time on your blog (I saw your...Hi, this is my first time on your blog (I saw your comment on Kelly's latest post). What a perfect time to stop by!<br />I've been married almost 2 years to my husband who really does rock. He is my best friend and I love him more than words can say. He does however, make me madder than anyone else (we just say that the more you love someone, the more mad you can get)! There have been issues in our marriage that I never imagined we'd have to deal with (insecurity, abandoment, anger, etc.). I was confused until the Lord showed me so clearly that we are under constant attack and Satan does not want marriage to survive. The relationship with have with our spouse is the earthly reflection of Christ's relationship with the church and Satan hates that. The more we love our spouse, the more in line we are with where God wants us, and the further Satan can move us from that line, the better for him and worse for us. The only way we can fight back is to constantly ask God to watch over and protect our marriage. Prayer is our stronghold.<br /><br />Woah, I didn't mean to write a book or anything, but I have strong opinions on this subject!<br /><br />What a great contest, I hope I win!<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />Stephanie<br /><br />stephanie.geist at gmail dot comMrs.BigTimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12150141101547214874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-46754397309126699602009-05-04T17:31:00.000-05:002009-05-04T17:31:00.000-05:00Even if I don't win the t-shirt....this is awesome...Even if I don't win the t-shirt....this is awesome. <br />Where else can someone get so much wonderful advice and encouragement!! Great job, Charla!Jenschke Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00890761227593211257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-76351370589003783852009-05-04T16:30:00.000-05:002009-05-04T16:30:00.000-05:00My husband totally rocks!!!
I am Kristen from Ala...My husband totally rocks!!!<br /><br />I am Kristen from Alabama! My blog is www.iloveyoutopieces.blogspot.com My email address is i_love_you_to_pieces@yahoo.com<br /><br />I blogged about your giveaway and the link is...<br /><br />http://iloveyoutopieces.blogspot.com/2009/05/my-husband-rocks.html<br /><br />My piece of advice is to never take your husband for granted. My husband enlisted in the Army Reserves in September of 2008 and left for Basic Training in November of 2008. He hasn't been home since and will not be home until June of 2009... I realized as soon as he left how much I took him for granted. I knew I loved him with all of my heart before he left but I REALLY know how much he means to me now...Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764907191307487813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-57373333644434440952009-05-04T14:29:00.000-05:002009-05-04T14:29:00.000-05:00Oh P.S. I love your new header. ClaudiaOh P.S. I love your new header. Claudiacmarionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175382034518039461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-9329728536020299902009-05-04T14:27:00.000-05:002009-05-04T14:27:00.000-05:00Charla, I'm in!!! Great idea. Whenever I purchas...Charla, I'm in!!! Great idea. Whenever I purchase a wedding gift, I try to impress upon the new couple that the relationship they are entering into is not necessarily a joy ride; instead, it is an endeavor which takes a LOT of work on both the individual's parts. I like what our preacher said last week. Marriage is not a 50/50 proposition; it's a 100/100 proposition!!! The best example we as older couples can be is a "living example" of a Godly marriage, showing respect for one another, being kind and generous to one another. Try to think of things you can do for your spouse that he would enjoy. I fix Royce's coffee, and he really appreciates when I pour a cup for him in the morning. Yes, compliment him! Do to him what would make you feel better and you're surely to make a hit with him. Communication is KEY!!! Laughter and humor help out greatly! Praying for other couples, especially newly-weds. They are not always prepared for what marriage offers and sway too easily to the "easy way out" when things don't work out! Yes, Royce Marion ROCKS and he IS my best friend! IF I can figure out how to post your blog, I will definitely do that. Claudia Marion from Wheeler, TX rmarion@windstream.netcmarionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175382034518039461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-3019919995485169292009-05-04T13:16:00.000-05:002009-05-04T13:16:00.000-05:00I don't know how to get rid of that Mrs. Ralston's...I don't know how to get rid of that Mrs. Ralston's PreK class. That looks really silly on this post but.......I'm no blogger, even though I have tried. Anyway, this is Cammie from your town. You know how to get a hold of me if I'm the winner!Mrs. Ralston's PreK classhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02467550693049010778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-49358338636346152752009-05-04T13:13:00.000-05:002009-05-04T13:13:00.000-05:00Charla--although I don't know you very well, I thi...Charla--although I don't know you very well, I think you are a very sweet, Christian lady whom I would love to get to know better. I enjoy reading your blogs; they are so inspiring.<br /><br />I would have to say what Amy said: NEVER say the "d" word. That is what Kevin and I have always said and we are working on 20 years this December 2nd. Marriage is work and you both have to put forth that effort. It can't be one person doing all of it. <br /><br />I love what Amanda says about bragging about your husband. I don't do that enough and after reading her blog, I am going to make a conscience effort to do that more often. You are right Amanda, they need to hear that from us.<br /><br />I think the most important part in a marriage is having GOD in it. God has to be a part of your marriage. I don't have great inspiring words about this except the fact that God has to be in your marriage. Sorry, ugh! <br /><br />You can't beat free stuff! Thanks Charla. Whoever wins it, congrats. I'm sure our husbands think each of us would look so good in it!!! ha-ha!<br /><br />Cammie from TexasMrs. Ralston's PreK classhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02467550693049010778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-24711727385297059192009-05-04T00:47:00.000-05:002009-05-04T00:47:00.000-05:00Shortly after we married, one of the first things ...Shortly after we married, one of the first things RA and I agreed on was that divorce would never be an option. I think what that did was force us to look for all kinds of other options to talk about and work through during our tough times. We are celebrating our 32nd year of an adventure together.<br /><br />The T-shirt is great..... but everyone else might think the giveaway was rigged if your mom got it. ;-) <br /><br />Love ya-R A and L Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04747087315793180707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-71815914563615118692009-05-03T23:52:00.000-05:002009-05-03T23:52:00.000-05:00I live in the Tidewater area of Virginia.
I learn...I live in the Tidewater area of Virginia.<br /><br />I learned that compromise is a great thing. Being "right" isn't worth a fight or hard feelings. It's much better to talk things out and to reach an agreement that both people are happy with. It makes for a happier and stronger marriage.<br /><br />My husband and I have been married for over 17 years! I think of him as my best friend.<br /><br />hafner611{AT}gmail{DOT}comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482104549944186349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-42865273184326004942009-05-03T21:35:00.000-05:002009-05-03T21:35:00.000-05:00Ummm, I am sitting here watching "O Brother W...Ummm, I am sitting here watching "O Brother Where Art Thou." Funny how the main character in this movie breaks out of prison/jail to get back w/hi wife and all the trouble he goes through to get her back as well as his girls (kids). I love this movie and she (wife) stated, 'I have said my peace and counted to 3!' and walked away. haha is that all it takes... hahaha jk. <br /><br />Botos & I dated for 7 1/2 years before we got married. Upcoming this summer we will have been married for 6 years. a total of 13 years plus months of being together. <br /><br />Things to have:<br />1. Sense of Humor.<br />2. Communication<br />3. Tickles.<br />4. Quickies <br /><br />and the #5. is that I know I could never find anyone else like Botos. There wouldn't be and couldn't meet his standards if anything was to happen to him. (plus after one marriage, I don't want to get married again... ahaha.) <br /><br />Like this idea Charla... your an awesome person. I will post this link to my blog if I knew how so I will mention it... ahhaha.. <br /><br />Luv me some Botos!!!MammaBotoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06455152989354392495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-34835382191920798792009-05-03T18:22:00.000-05:002009-05-03T18:22:00.000-05:00Charla you constantly inspire me! Thanks for doin...Charla you constantly inspire me! Thanks for doing this! I too want that t-shirt! <br /><br />I've learned so much in my marriage of six years. I also married my best friend and could go on for hours about all the wonderful things about him and why we believe our marriage is divorce proof, but I'll keep it short. <br /><br />Chris and I work together as a team in everything we do. We like to be together and compliment each other well, but of course don't always see eye to eye. The most important lesson I've learned is that you must respect and be kind to your partner always. This is hard because it's human nature to be selfish. Opportunities are abundant each day to honor his needs before your own. <br /><br />ssims2001@hotmail.comSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14550377426053413705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-45352042269733131442009-05-03T10:07:00.000-05:002009-05-03T10:07:00.000-05:00Really take the time to listen to your spouse. Nev...Really take the time to listen to your spouse. Never go to bed mad. Kiss him goodbye when he leaves the house. If he leaves the wet towel on the bed 6 out of the 7 days a week just give up yelling about it and get on with life. Because life is too short to yell about a wet towel. OK so I grind my teeth when I pick up the towel but I no longer yell:) Of course this took 37 years of practice:)<br />JoyceJoycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14023307609205834495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-27880282752068762252009-05-02T23:09:00.000-05:002009-05-02T23:09:00.000-05:00I found your blog through Kim Jenschke's blog - wh...I found your blog through Kim Jenschke's blog - where I actually found Kim's through Ericka Moore's blog...all that to say - this is a wonderful idea. <br /><br />My advice is a two part: <br /><br /> 1. Never mention the "D" word - not even in joking. My parents told me that when I was little and they've been married for 30 years now. My husband and I never mention the "D" word even in passing, joking, or seriousness. <br /> 2. Pride is the first thing to throw out the window. We all know that "i" is in the middle and "i" will be the last thing if you let it stay in a marriage. <br /><br />Marriage + Pride = Divorce and since we don't say the "d" word - we really don't have a lot of room for Pride. <br /><br />thanks for letting me put in my two sense!! and i did mention you on my blog: <br />www.zachandamyd.blogspot.com<br /><br />Amy Detwiler - Childress, TexasThe Detwilershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821536770051290947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-50569796220824162722009-05-02T20:43:00.000-05:002009-05-02T20:43:00.000-05:00Hey girl, how did you get so wise at such a young ...Hey girl, how did you get so wise at such a young age? Love the idea.<br /><br />As far as advice I am going to tell you what my mom told me, what her mom told her, and so on.....the one that leaves HAS to take the kids!!!!!<br /><br />Naw...all kidding aside, I adore my husband. He is a quiet, sweet, tender hearted man. God put him in my life at the perfect time and it only took 3 weeks before we were engaged!!<br /><br />We have had lots of challenges in 19 years but we have worked through it. I would have to say we just pushed through it all. There are days we could literally hang one another, walk out, throw things, but we don't (well can't say I haven't thrown a shoe or two). You have to want it more than anything else. Fight for your marriage!<br /><br />lkjenschke@hotmail.com<br /><br />I posted you on my blog!Jenschke Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00890761227593211257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-41063959759240998192009-05-02T20:29:00.000-05:002009-05-02T20:29:00.000-05:00Oh, you know how cute I would look in that shirt, ...Oh, you know how cute I would look in that shirt, Girl! ;-)<br /><br />anywho. Advice? I love to offer free advice! So, here's mine: remember that people will disappoint you. Love them anyway.Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18124894626273484839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26423269.post-21014342227336745092009-05-02T19:51:00.000-05:002009-05-02T19:51:00.000-05:00Charla ....I need that shirt! LOL
I have learned...Charla ....I need that shirt! LOL<br /><br />I have learned that you can catch more bees with honey so be sweet....nuf said!<br /><br />Across the River...Okie!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03981959911293735740noreply@blogger.com