tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103129892169944217.post348499083180144897..comments2023-05-26T05:21:37.122-04:00Comments on Life on Sylvan Drive: Mother-in-Law o' Mine, Part SixDavenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261854803640120972noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103129892169944217.post-29107910334919106672010-11-30T09:14:14.823-05:002010-11-30T09:14:14.823-05:00Morning, that is really strange about your comment...Morning, that is really strange about your comments! I remember reading a few that you've left on this series, but not on all the posts. What tiny creature is living in my computer and deleting your comments?? ;-)<br /><br />I appreciate your interest in these posts...and your openness about your own struggles. Relationships are such a blessing - but such a challenge, too! And oh my, I still have so much to learn. <br /><br />I do not want to push Jesus stuff down your throat, Morning; I think you know how much I respect and appreciate you. But I would be remiss if I didn't say that He is my example for how to deal with relationships. Reading about Him in the book of John, for example, reveals a man who was a master at relating to people. One thing that constantly astonishes me about Him is how He had the perfect balance of all attributes: firmness v. tenderness, grace v. truth, etc. I still long to grow in my discernment so that I, too, will know how to deal appropriately with each situation that arises as I relate to people.<br /><br />Have a great day, Morning!<br /><br />Fondly,<br />DaveneDavenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12261854803640120972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103129892169944217.post-17470778754983319262010-11-30T04:37:34.876-05:002010-11-30T04:37:34.876-05:00How odd! All my comments on your posts (and i'...How odd! All my comments on your posts (and i've commented on every MIL post you've written) seem to have disappeared. Hope I have better luck with this one. Of course, babies change everything! The same thing happened in our family, and my first nephew was the catalyst for a strengthened relationship between my mother and sister. I have so enjoyed these posts, Davene, because I struggle with relationships, and especially with forgiveness due to a mixture of pride, shyness and embarassment. You have shown grace in dealing with the situation, and in the sweet way you have humbled yourself in so many ways. I will learn from you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08544656921533764529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103129892169944217.post-24031021458564723532010-11-30T00:19:24.212-05:002010-11-30T00:19:24.212-05:00Thanks for posting this series about you MIL. I ca...Thanks for posting this series about you MIL. I can relate to a lot of it.<br />My husband and I were married when we were just 18 yrs old. Out of the blue one day my Father in Law came to us and told us that we would be getting married in 3 days. We were shocked and well, shocked... any way we were told that my MIL would have everything planned and that we should be ready. I knew she did not want us to get married but she planned it any way. We ended up at the justice of the peace, first thing on a Monday morning. Our relationship was extremely rocky that first year. We never exchanged words or argued but I felt the tension. My husband and I really had no clue what we were doing. God alone has been the guiding light for us. After a few years our relationship started becoming more comfortable. But I never really felt completely at ease around her. I have always made it a point to let her know how thankful I am for her son and also for the way that she raised him. A few years ago, I went through a huge familial struggle with my husbands brother and his wife. It was ugly nasty, and I know also that God is the only one that was capable of restoring that relationship, He is so faithful. During that time my Mother and father in Law, so completely wrapped me in Love! It changed everything. Their support was paramount to me. I can honestly say my mother in law and I really genuinely love each other and we are completely comfortable with each other. Today nearly 16 yrs. after we got married I can say I love my mother in law with my whole heart. <br /><br /> Thanks Daveen for posting this! It is a great reminder that having a great relationship with the in-laws is not a blessing to take for granted.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14219651342782649066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103129892169944217.post-64532304460037691532010-11-28T14:48:22.025-05:002010-11-28T14:48:22.025-05:00Davene,
This has been a GREAT series and shows yo...Davene,<br /><br />This has been a GREAT series and shows your really sweet heart. Thank you for sharing so much of it. I am blessed to have such a precious friend to learn from. Love you in cyberspace and in real life space, too ;)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07736216023049064088noreply@blogger.com