Really moving @WifeOfHisYouth. Hard to read for one who has experienced so much of the same emotions. Yet, I too see how so much lost has been renewed by God's love and mercy to me.
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Peeling The Onion- My Story
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Wow! Thank you @WifeOfHisYouth. Reading those words touched my heart so very deeply.Layer Six - The Unraveling
Layer Six - The Unraveling
As I continued to learn and grow, I understood my husband's desire (to some extent) and knew more of his heart in regard to his longing to love another woman. I, however, knew that I held tightly on to our wedding vows and the words that were spoken to me. I had read about other women who...whenwebecamethree.wixsite.com
Layer Seven - The Other Woman
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Layer Seven - The Other Woman
Fast forward to last year. This is the layer in my journey that started this blog series. Honestly, the first copy of this entry was ugly and bitter and has since been revised a few times. As I continued to write, God softened my tattered heart, like He always does, refined my thoughts and...
Once again, thank you! These are awesome insights into a real woman's struggles and the battles in her heart which she goes through. I understand my wife so much better for having read your story @WifeOfHisYouth. ShalomLayer Seven - The Other Woman
Layer Seven - The Other Woman
Fast forward to last year. This is the layer in my journey that started this blog series. Honestly, the first copy of this entry was ugly and bitter and has since been revised a few times. As I continued to write, God softened my tattered heart, like He always does, refined my thoughts and...
While I very much appreciate the insights, it’s the vulnerability and story of someone who has been a victor, someone who can encourage other women in their struggles that makes me value these more. These kinds of posts in my mind help women far over and above anything else. Keep up the great work!
Thank you for the kind words. It’s always a bit unnerving to put some of your deepest struggles out before the world. I don’t feel like a victor yet, I still am a mess in progress. But I am thankful for God’s Grace and am determined to work through my own gunk and y’all can read about it
That right there is the definition of victory. We never “get there”, it’s not about “being on top” it’s about standing back up every time and working through the hard stuff in life no matter what.
Ain't we all. But God is the One tidying up the mess, conforming each one He saves to the image of the Son so we know it will all look very good when He's finished. Blessings
Layer Eight - Trust Fall
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Layer Eight - Trust Fall
On a beautiful fall afternoon, I stood joyfully, hand-in-hand, with the man I had prayed so long for. I gave him my life. I gave him all of me without hesitation or reserve. From the moment we met, my heart was at peace, and I felt as if I finally found my home.Throughout our marriage, I never...
Another great chapter in the story of your journey which blesses my heart to have read. Excellent!Layer Eight - Trust Fall
Layer Eight - Trust Fall
On a beautiful fall afternoon, I stood joyfully, hand-in-hand, with the man I had prayed so long for. I gave him my life. I gave him all of me without hesitation or reserve. From the moment we met, my heart was at peace, and I felt as if I finally found my home.Throughout our marriage, I never...
Layer Nine - Knee Deep
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Layer Nine - Knee Deep
Through the years, God has worked deeply in my heart. He has revealed to me the dirt I hid from and has shown me the unhealthy ways I typically avoid “feeling.” I have stuffed my emotions down instead of facing them head on. It has always been a whole lot easier to avoid the painful things that...
”The annoying thing about weeds - you can pull them all, then before you know it, when you aren't paying attention, a whole new set springs forth. You are left on your knees pulling the new batch you didn't know were buried beneath the surface. Such is the same in our hearts.”Layer Nine - Knee Deep
Layer Nine - Knee Deep
Through the years, God has worked deeply in my heart. He has revealed to me the dirt I hid from and has shown me the unhealthy ways I typically avoid “feeling.” I have stuffed my emotions down instead of facing them head on. It has always been a whole lot easier to avoid the painful things that...
Yes and so true for us all.
Things do get easier. A quote my folks loved was...Layer Nine - Knee Deep
Layer Nine - Knee Deep
Through the years, God has worked deeply in my heart. He has revealed to me the dirt I hid from and has shown me the unhealthy ways I typically avoid “feeling.” I have stuffed my emotions down instead of facing them head on. It has always been a whole lot easier to avoid the painful things that...
That which you persist in doing becomes easier, not that the nature of the task is changed, but that your ability to do it is increased.
So here's to frequent weeding in that emotional soil!
Layer Ten - The Deep End
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Until next time, friends <3
Join me for another layer of my journey.
Layer Ten - The Deep End
I’m a planner by nature. It has always given me joy to look ahead and plan things out. I like to think through situations- what could be, what I hope for, and how I prefer things not to be. When the idea of plural marriage came to light, it threw all of the things I had planned and hoped for in...
Until next time, friends <3
You're going down the path to success that I have seen so many times now. Putting aside the details the thing is that when you take care of the faith, the marriage, family, and house you already have and when you make those things work well then the plural you want to add to your family will happen on its own.
And even if it never happens then you will have still accomplished so much more than so many other people ever even imagine!
And even if it never happens then you will have still accomplished so much more than so many other people ever even imagine!
Thank you for continuing to share your journey. We appreciate itLayer Ten - The Deep End
Join me for another layer of my journey.
Layer Ten - The Deep End
I’m a planner by nature. It has always given me joy to look ahead and plan things out. I like to think through situations- what could be, what I hope for, and how I prefer things not to be. When the idea of plural marriage came to light, it threw all of the things I had planned and hoped for in...
Until next time, friends <3
Thanks @WifeOfHisYouth. Another excellent article for anyone and everyone to read. You have insights and challenges that would benefit so many who were considering marriage, and not just polygyny. ShalomLayer Ten - The Deep End
Join me for another layer of my journey.
Layer Ten - The Deep End
I’m a planner by nature. It has always given me joy to look ahead and plan things out. I like to think through situations- what could be, what I hope for, and how I prefer things not to be. When the idea of plural marriage came to light, it threw all of the things I had planned and hoped for in...
Until next time, friends <3
Layer Eleven - Introvert Meets Extrovert
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Layer Eleven - Introvert Meets Extrovert
I can tend to be a walking contradiction. I love interaction and talking with people - deep conversations and really getting to know people - however, I am also pretty darn introverted. My extroverted-ness comes out through text and online conversations, but in person it takes me a long time to...
Thank you once again for sharing from the heart. This series of posts has blessed many of us.Layer Eleven - Introvert Meets Extrovert
Layer Eleven - Introvert Meets Extrovert
I can tend to be a walking contradiction. I love interaction and talking with people - deep conversations and really getting to know people - however, I am also pretty darn introverted. My extroverted-ness comes out through text and online conversations, but in person it takes me a long time to...