tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post6175550761401545150..comments2024-02-21T19:12:05.728-08:00Comments on MorningRamble: The Power of Our WordsPattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08505042214124811641noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-23790662870023797332008-12-10T14:57:00.000-08:002008-12-10T14:57:00.000-08:00Wow! This was so profound. Thank you for sharing y...Wow! This was so profound. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I am so glad you are planning the wedding of your dreams for next year. Do your parents talk to you now - 30 years later?Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-16522731475516492292008-12-09T10:30:00.000-08:002008-12-09T10:30:00.000-08:00Oh, how sad. BUT What a perfect reason to renew ...Oh, how sad. BUT What a perfect reason to renew your vows and throw a little shingdig... white dress and all! It doesn't have to be huge (but it can) and you can have your dress and photographer, and your children and grandchildren all there. In some ways it could be even more special than if you have one 30 years ago. <BR/>Maybe that could be something to look forward to for next years anniversary?<BR/><BR/>Either way, Happy Anniversary! Glad the family realized what a special husband you have.Foxy5https://www.blogger.com/profile/15662786020225351244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-47633651889499215812008-12-09T08:19:00.000-08:002008-12-09T08:19:00.000-08:00Happy anniversary, Emery and Patricia. The first ...Happy anniversary, Emery and Patricia. The first thirty were wonderful. May the next thirty years be even better! <BR/><BR/>LaTeaDahLa Tea Dahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03138624485398178242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-46356916002744252162008-12-09T06:25:00.000-08:002008-12-09T06:25:00.000-08:00thankyou for sharing with us Patty. That is so sad...thankyou for sharing with us Patty. That is so sad. Im glad you married him anyways, and he turned out to be a prince instead of a toad. I agree with Iowa Gal. I think you should go ahead and have your wedding, and pictures. You wont regret it!<BR/>ChristinaJulianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476350545165811489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-9565528371496163332008-12-08T19:05:00.000-08:002008-12-08T19:05:00.000-08:00The happiest day of your life is each morning you ...The happiest day of your life is each morning you wake up with Emery. What's past is past and can't be changed. God brought you two together and no one not family or others can rip you two apart. God bless and many happy returns of the day for both of youKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682909560171994601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-79174632792878642172008-12-08T18:35:00.000-08:002008-12-08T18:35:00.000-08:00Happy Anniversary Patty and Emery. I love the pict...Happy Anniversary Patty and Emery. I love the picture at the top of this post and also the one on your sidebar. I also did not have a wedding...I always say I did not have a lavish wedding, but I have a lavish marriage! We will celebrate 30 years in July.~Bren~https://www.blogger.com/profile/14533891842002502385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-19821646565404133772008-12-08T14:53:00.000-08:002008-12-08T14:53:00.000-08:00We had a lovely wedding, but the photographer had ...We had a lovely wedding, but the photographer had something going wrong, and all the photos are blurry. So much for careful planning. Luckily other people took snapshots, and were kind enough to send them to us when they found out what happened. Still, it was just one day, and 17 years later it's the marriage itself that has been so much more profound. <BR/>I'd put in a vote for renewing your vows and making a party of it. You didn't get it the first time, do it now. It will be lovely, and your children would be so happy for you. And take lots of photos!novascotiagalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00309110675818816131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-17569229211206489262008-12-08T14:37:00.000-08:002008-12-08T14:37:00.000-08:00Happy 30th anniversary! We will celebrate our 30t...Happy 30th anniversary! We will celebrate our 30th next month. I had the church wedding, but the day was extremely stressful for me. I turned to Randy immediately after our wedding and told him that I couldn't remember a single moment of it. (I still can't). Then several years later all of our wedding pictures disappeared during a move. How thankful I am that I have memories galore of the past 30 years - all of them good. Enjoy your day with sweet Emery. I am thankful that you are feeling a little better :)The Stricklandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198140618043896988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-76197713637328038182008-12-08T14:32:00.000-08:002008-12-08T14:32:00.000-08:00This is very sad. You know you can still wear that...This is very sad. You know you can still wear that white dress there is such a thing as renewing of vows. Something to think about.... Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04702664099837224184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-90869515378853384852008-12-08T13:22:00.000-08:002008-12-08T13:22:00.000-08:00God Bless you both on this special day. The photos...God Bless you both on this special day. The photos would have been nice, having your parents there to celebrate would have been nice, but the three needed to make this day the most special were in attendance "you, Emery, and God". <BR/><BR/>And all three are still together.<BR/>Happy AnniversaryPhase IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920210242285864957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-28895877833906327022008-12-08T12:58:00.000-08:002008-12-08T12:58:00.000-08:00Very wise words Patty!!I am sorry you didn't get t...Very wise words Patty!!<BR/>I am sorry you didn't get the wedding of your dreams. I didn't either..but it is a good thing we both have children..enjoying their weddings is a comfort for sure. I have a couple boys I wish would get married soon!!! <BR/>Happy anniversary!!!Aunt Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722500555023093431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-89807468487254444812008-12-08T11:15:00.000-08:002008-12-08T11:15:00.000-08:00Dear Patty, I am sorry that you and Emery missed s...Dear Patty, I am sorry that you and Emery missed some of the special joy of your wedding day - though I am sure you must have other good memories of it. And I am so glad that things were resolved with your parents. I am not judging them, but I believe the experience must have given you a special insight into what you and Emery did not want to do, ways you did not want to act. All of us make mistakes. I have no idea why the person who said those false things about Emery said them, nor whether they understood that they were false and what the effect would be. I'm glad you have forgiven them. Every life has sufferring and disappointments it it, and I can only think they are for lessons for us. You don't waste your lessons, I think. I hope you continue to feel better and better and enjoy your "rest"! Happy anniversary to you.Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-77588877803452486262008-12-08T09:58:00.000-08:002008-12-08T09:58:00.000-08:00Happy Anniversary!Now all you need to do is post a...Happy Anniversary!<BR/>Now all you need to do is post a photo of your lucky hubsnad and yourself... 30 years on.<BR/>(although I do love the hand holding photo)<BR/><BR/>Why not plan on renewing your vows? With all your loved ones present, it would be a lovely thing to do.Tatersmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11991481246363893085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-70767260060445738052008-12-08T09:51:00.000-08:002008-12-08T09:51:00.000-08:00Oh, Patty, such a heavy load of sadness to carry f...Oh, Patty, such a heavy load of sadness to carry for such a long time.<BR/>TODAY is a good day. Happy anniversayr!<BR/>Jeanne :) Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06597301644404678019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-1464638440130749522008-12-08T09:36:00.000-08:002008-12-08T09:36:00.000-08:00Dear Patty,I can relate to that kind of pain. When...Dear Patty,<BR/>I can relate to that kind of pain. When our daughter and son-in-law had their first child, they weren't married--had been living together for about two years. My husband and I felt that we had the choice of "preaching" and disapproving, maybe alienating our daughter-- or of being patient with a situation that wasn't how we felt things should be done.<BR/>I was present the night my grand daugher was born--trying to calm the expectant father and assure my daughter that she would survive the experience. I stopped the next morning to let my parents know that their first g-grandchild had safely arrived and was a beautiful baby girl. My dad simply turned away. My mother, typically, made a caustic and dis-approving remark. A child out of wedlock just didn't fit her idea of religion and propriety. My daughter and son-in-law married 6 months later in a simple ceremony at our home. My parents were present, but expressed no joy or good wishes for the occasion. Our daughter's relationship with her grandmother deteriorated from that point and was never resolved before my Mother's death a year ago. The hurt and the feeling of rejection remains for us. <BR/>Our concerns that a child or grandchild is taking a wrong path can be very valid. It takes a lot of grace [which doesn't come of ourselves!] to express concern that doesn't criticize or alienate. <BR/>I think the suggestion for a special occasion renewal of your vows might be something to look forward to--though surely not one you want to carry out while recovering from pleurisy and a cold.<BR/>Your marriage is one to inspire others. Happy Anniversay!Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-43324892953062179292008-12-08T09:25:00.000-08:002008-12-08T09:25:00.000-08:00The Bible has so much to say about our tongue. Th...The Bible has so much to say about our tongue. The power of life and death is in our tongue. It is compared to a small spark that can burn down an entire forest. I am sorry that you don't have the memories, but maybe someone will read what you wrote today and watch their words and not cause pain to someone else. Happy Anniversary!! #30 or #31?Marcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00837798938089334872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-87338144685447204012008-12-08T09:15:00.000-08:002008-12-08T09:15:00.000-08:00Hi Patty-I've been reading your blog for about a y...Hi Patty-<BR/>I've been reading your blog for about a year but this is the first time I've commented. (I pray regularly for Mei-Ling.) I sympathize with you for the unfortunate circumstances that happened 30 years ago. Some good came out of it if others have and will learn how evil the tongue can be. I really like Iowa Gal's idea of renewing your vows. Wouldn't it be great?Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00208276073703076340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-34663378482174293102008-12-08T09:11:00.000-08:002008-12-08T09:11:00.000-08:00Hi Patty-I've read your blog for about a year but ...Hi Patty-<BR/>I've read your blog for about a year but this is the first time I've commented. (I regularly pray for Mei-Ling.) I sympathize with you on the the unfortunate circumstances that happened 30 years ago. Some good came out of it if others have and will learn how evil the tongue can be. I really like Iowa Gal's idea of renewing your vows. Wouldn't it be great?Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00208276073703076340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-77990755335548436382008-12-08T08:23:00.000-08:002008-12-08T08:23:00.000-08:00I wish for you all that is good on this special da...I wish for you all that is good on this special day. Your blog is the place I come for so many reasons. After getting some life altering news last night I was looking for some words of wisdom this morning. I thank you Patty.debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02476178270999437374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-34754184099830409872008-12-08T07:39:00.000-08:002008-12-08T07:39:00.000-08:00You are so right words can destroy. The bible is v...You are so right words can destroy. The bible is very plain on why we should bite our tongues. I'm sorry that your special day was not captured and that your parents were so closeminded. They (I'm sure) thought they were protecting you and doing the right thing. I second Iowa gal's suggestion to renew your vows and make the memories that you want!<BR/>God bless you and Happy anniversary.<BR/>Glenda ♥Glenda, saved by gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07960426807428411705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-32203556375594441852008-12-08T07:35:00.000-08:002008-12-08T07:35:00.000-08:00Hi Patty. I'm sorry for your heartache at a time t...Hi Patty. I'm sorry for your heartache at a time that was supposed to be filled with joy.<BR/>There must be comfort in knowing that Emery has been a good and loving man to you and your children and grandchildren.<BR/><BR/>when Steve and I got married, we opted not to hire a photographer. We have a few random snapshots, but no wedding pictures like you think of. we intended to have a wedding portrait made together like they used to do (in the olden days) but we never got around to it. I think that we'll pick a special anniversary and do it then, maybe tenth. We just celebrated our 6th!<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your personal story.Dana and Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14006886855600007312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-40864856421880448572008-12-08T07:29:00.000-08:002008-12-08T07:29:00.000-08:00A wedding is just one day but a marriage is foreve...A wedding is just one day but a marriage is forever.<BR/>Our wedding was what it was but our marriage has surpassed all my expectations!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03597944446324222665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-2164969012648089782008-12-08T07:13:00.000-08:002008-12-08T07:13:00.000-08:00Patty-I really loved this post. Nice. Just wanted ...Patty-<BR/>I really loved this post. Nice. Just wanted you to know that your stocking package is mailed. Be on the look out for it and let me know when you receive it. And please take care.<BR/>Your stocking partner-<BR/>JudiJudi in Pahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827073242680568336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-69683316193364943232008-12-08T07:10:00.000-08:002008-12-08T07:10:00.000-08:00Oh Patty it makes me feel sad to think that you do...Oh Patty it makes me feel sad to think that you don't have good memories of that day. Have you and Emery ever thought of renewing your vows and have your kids and grandkids there. Get a pretty dress and have that handsome man get all gussied up and make some more memories. A friend of mine has gone through the very same thing and for their 25th they renewed theirs. Both of her daughters were bridesmaids and the son was the best man. We were lucky enough to witness it and it was beautiful Just a thought...........JAN P,S. Her parents have not talked to her to this day. Such a waste.Iowa Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085019761776716152noreply@blogger.com