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8 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - Career Women Lead to W... · 0 replies · +1 points

I'm not sure I fully qualify as a stay at home wife(no kids), but I now office full time out of the house, and I've found that it's so much easier to take care of the house and have a good supper on the table in the evening.

PS: I am going to make your salad dressing. I make vinaigrettes, but haven't figured out a good creamy dressing. Yours looks tasty.

8 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - My Post Went Viral · 0 replies · +1 points

I've followed this blog for a while, and I take many tidbits, but today when I searched 'blogger' today for my daily feed, a news article came up that reamed you, and while I am familiar with her particular story and read many blogs and opinions, I probably, philosophically stand between you. The point was that "expectations destroy relationships". No one can get married and expect to change someone. The only person one can change is his or her self.

8 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - Grandchildren Hurt By ... · 0 replies · +1 points

I would never advocate for divorce, but it does happen. In a different story, my parents divorced when I was 23. My middle brother and I were both adults, and the youngest was in high school. Both have remarried, and my middle brother now has a daughter. While I admit that my view is different, my precious niece has 3 sets of grandparents who dote on her and additional aunts, uncles and cousins for friends. She turned two this past Saturday, and she doesn't know any differently.

I also love that have step-parents that I love and am happy to have in my life and extra brothers and sisters and my first nieces and nephews. I know it doesn't always happen this way, but in my thinking, the story in the first paragraph incorporates bitterness passed on by the parent of divorced parents that was probably passed down by the divorced parents, either one or both parents. That bitterness projects lack of forgiveness, which is just as bad, especially if its carried on through generations.

9 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - Anna\'s Reaction to Josh · 1 reply · +1 points

I cried with Anna when I watched this yesterday. Her response was beautiful, and as her sisters in law commented, her faith and strength are amazing. I was hoping you would comment on this. :-)

Merry Christmas!

9 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - Encouraging Each Other... · 1 reply · +1 points

I went to a Christian college, and Bible classes were required. I took a class on Romans, and that was the point where it "clicked". The professor opened the class by saying, "We are all broken people, but that's ok. God loves you." Of all the classes I took, that may be the one sentence that I remember verbatim. It's Him, not me. Thanks for the reminder.

Hope you're feeling better soon!

Angela

9 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - Love Does Not Cry Over... · 1 reply · +1 points

Great analogy and just what I needed today. Prayers for both of you.

9 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - Good News for Unemotio... · 1 reply · +1 points

This is so good. I got what you were saying, but I love the addition. You speak of a more mature love, one that grows and endures, not the one that I like to refer to as "teeny bopper infatuation" love. I believe that is one reason for so many failed marriages. Cultural expectation doesn't meet reality.

The best friend post spot on, as well. I read it thinking, "yes, my husband is a great friend, but he's so much more than that. He's my partner, my ally, my counsel." And we have lots of laughs. I had the butterflies on my wedding day, but it was excitement for the new chapter we were starting together. I smile now just thinking about it. Thank you for the thoughtful posts!

9 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - A Greater Way to Appro... · 0 replies · +1 points

You are correct. Well put. I hope you are well.

9 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - A Greater Way to Appro... · 2 replies · +1 points

My heart goes out to Anna. Not only is she dealing with her husband's infidelity, but she's doing it with all eyes on her. She had become one of my favorite Duggars before they were cancelled. I'm sure it will take time, but they will heal and be stronger partners for it.

To piggy-back off off of the "If no one knew who Anna and Josh were" statement, would they be in the situation they are in right now? Or would he still struggle with what looks like a sex addiction(only my opinion)? Would Anna even know about it?

10 years ago @ http://lorialexander.b... - My Favorite Sunshine M... · 1 reply · +1 points

These responses blow my mind, particularly the "He would not be my husband." (What right has she to judge another's marriage?) I've only been married a year, and it's been a fantastic one, so I may be naive in some way, but it seems to me that so many women seem bitter when it comes to the most simple requests. That's so sad to me. I committed to my husband and want him to be happy with the life we are building together, so why wouldn't I do what he likes? Are we perfect? Not at all, but we're having a good time on this road we're on.

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