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Hey MM!!!
This is great news! I wish the best for you and Mrs. MM... and I will be praying for you.
Semper Fi,
RIF Hooah, RIF!
Standing in His PresenceFBS (me) (48) FWW (41) Married April 1993... 4 kids (19(B), 17(G), 14(B), 4(B)) Blessed by God more than I deserve "If Jesus is your co-pilot...you need to change seats!"Link: The Roles of Husbands and Wives
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WOW!!!! I almost fell off my chair. I am typing w/ a huge grin. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Careful. No trips to the hospital today...okay??? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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I too am happy to hear this news for you. I read through Mimi's story a while back and your advice to her was so profound and helped me a great deal. I am praying for God to complete this work He has begun.
God Bless You and He is a MIRACLE WORKER!!!! That He is IHC!! He continues to amaze me.
Standing in His PresenceFBS (me) (48) FWW (41) Married April 1993... 4 kids (19(B), 17(G), 14(B), 4(B)) Blessed by God more than I deserve "If Jesus is your co-pilot...you need to change seats!"Link: The Roles of Husbands and Wives
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MM -
You are a constant source of inspiration for me and others on this board, both in marriage and in our Christian walks.
It does indeed appear that the Lord is dealing with your wife in His fashion and time. It brings me joy to see that your story is not yet over, even if the outcome is still unkonwn.
Stories like yours and others are a huge help and encouragement to me as I approach the point where I am ready to let go and let God.
I will keep you and yours in my prayers. Steady as she goes, MM.
Formerly known as brokenbird
BH (Me) - 38
WW (Magpie) - 31
Married 2001 (Together 8 years)
DS - 13
DD - 5
EA/PA - 9/05-12/05
D-Day - 11/05
Second separation. Working on me.
If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given to you.
John 15:7 (NIV)
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MM -
You are a constant source of inspiration for me and others on this board, both in marriage and in our Christian walks.
It does indeed appear that the Lord is dealing with your wife in His fashion and time. It brings me joy to see that your story is not yet over, even if the outcome is still unkonwn.
Stories like yours and others are a huge help and encouragement to me as I approach the point where I am ready to let go and let God.
I will keep you and yours in my prayers. Steady as she goes, MM. And the same to you, HB. The Lord isnt doen with your wife yet, either. The hard thing to do is to give Him everything and walk away. That requires great trust and faith in Him. Somethign I never had before. Something He has taught me now.
Standing in His PresenceFBS (me) (48) FWW (41) Married April 1993... 4 kids (19(B), 17(G), 14(B), 4(B)) Blessed by God more than I deserve "If Jesus is your co-pilot...you need to change seats!"Link: The Roles of Husbands and Wives
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MM,
If us Air Force guys had a cool exclamation like oo-rah or hooah, I'd insert it here. But since I've been joint for the bulk of my career I'll steal my sister services stuff.
This is a good thing regardless of what happens because she finally "sees" things.
I'll bend the big Man's ear for you.
God Bless and hoorah,
Doug
in His grip and holding on.
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I was intended to be.
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MM,
If us Air Force guys had a cool exclamation like oo-rah or hooah, I'd insert it here. But since I've been joint for the bulk of my career I'll steal my sister services stuff.
This is a good thing regardless of what happens because she finally "sees" things.
I'll bend the big Man's ear for you.
God Bless and hoorah,
Doug Hooah, Doug. And thanks!
Standing in His PresenceFBS (me) (48) FWW (41) Married April 1993... 4 kids (19(B), 17(G), 14(B), 4(B)) Blessed by God more than I deserve "If Jesus is your co-pilot...you need to change seats!"Link: The Roles of Husbands and Wives
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MM,
you have been in my prayers so many times! I have regularly looked for updates...
I too have a big grin!
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MM! OMG
I came on here today- only been here once since July - and that was a few weeks ago - cam on today to read a bit as it's our 2 year anniversary of DD (dec 17) and 18 months of Sprints...
AND this is so amazing. Such great hope - AMAZING
You are so in my prayers during this new journey - what a blessing for Christmas.
(((((MM))))))))
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Standing in His PresenceFBS (me) (48) FWW (41) Married April 1993... 4 kids (19(B), 17(G), 14(B), 4(B)) Blessed by God more than I deserve "If Jesus is your co-pilot...you need to change seats!"Link: The Roles of Husbands and Wives
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Thanks Dorry.
And it was great to see you guys get it together also. we'll see what the Lord has instore here!!
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If us Air Force guys had a cool exclamation like oo-rah or hooah, I'd insert it here. Wouldn't that be, "FORE!"? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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MM <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />!!!!!! Hi!!!!!!! Wonderful, glorious, news!!!!
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If us Air Force guys had a cool exclamation like oo-rah or hooah, I'd insert it here. Wouldn't that be, "FORE!"? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Ssshhhhh! Dont offend the fly guys. They have a good heart. Even though they have yet to figure out that they arent a military unit...but instead just a DoD agency!!
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MM <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />!!!!!! Hi!!!!!!! Wonderful, glorious, news!!!! Yes it is...so far!!
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{Wouldn't that be, "FORE!"? }
Not like I haven't said that more than a couple of times. I hate it when I have to actually look for my ball.
But...don't think I haven't had plenty of sand in my shoes too.
MM,
I wish I had better documented my story here like you. I hope things work out for what is best for you. It took a year and a half for my wife to decide to come back, but she did. 3 years and a another beautiful daughter later, things are better than ever.
As a 1st Sgt I get the opportunity to talk to alot of troops and it seems there are many problems that stem from maritial issues. I've used what I'ved learned to try and counsel airmen in what I've learned. Many, I have referred here to seek out the help that resides here on this board.
As a military (DoD) guy I know you have the ability to react to whatever situation presents itself. I admire you for the strength you've shown over the last couple of years. Once again, God Bless and "fore"....keep itin the short grass.
God Bless,
Doug
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if this is what you truly want MM, than i am very happy for the news.
i am more happy though, that even if things do NOT work out, that your ww would change her ways and let god guide her life. my marriage is completely over. i have moved on with someone else and have no desire at all for my ex. BUT i do pray for him to listen to the whispers of god every day. i know he can hear them, it is just LISTENING to them.
i am reading FACING YOUR GIANTS by max lucado right now. it is helping me tremendously put a different light on everything.
i'll keep checking in on how this goes for you. i know you stand firm with god. mlhb
God first, family second, and all else will fall into place.
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I could go into the long discussions we have had over the last few weeks. But the overall theme is that Mrs. MM began to see what she really had in me and how really small our problems were/are.And that she will never get what she is looking for by pursuing her own will.
It was the quiet times over the last 6 months, she said. She spent all of her time at work or at home...mostly without the kids. I wouldnt talk or even come near her. Sure, she still had her friends around her. But she was still feeling alone.
She could no longer blame any part of her life on me. As things began to worsen...she could only blame herself. And in the end, there is a voice...s small quiet voice saying "come to Me." Quiet time. "Be still, and know that I am God." [[[[[ MM ]]]]] How is her faith, her relationship with Christ? I heard a lot about "getting or not getting what she wants," but what about her "first priority?" This is certainly good news, and I tend to think that it may be an example of God having said, "not yet," to previous intercessions, but we both know that her relationship with Him is God's first priority. Get that one straight and the rest will "fall in line" over time, depending upon you at that point to decide to "forgive and stay" or to "forgive and go." Please ready yourself for "backsteps," if your wife's journey is anything like my wife's. But know that when she does choose surrender to God ahead of all else, God is faithful to His promise of Romans 8:28. He has been working that out in your life and your wife's, and now appears ready to work it out in your "one flesh" too. If I may, and if the "timing is right," let me give both you and your wife my "life verse" for surviving this time of trial and tribulation....Philippians 4:13. It is through Christ and His strength that we can "wait on the Lord" and "make a new vessel worthy of service to the Lord." My prayers will be for you, obviously, but with a special emphasis on your wife's strengthened relationship with Him who IS the head of all Christian marriages. The "triangle of God" is another of God's promises that is true when both husband and wife are walking with Him. God bless, brother.
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{Wouldn't that be, "FORE!"? }
Not like I haven't said that more than a couple of times. I hate it when I have to actually look for my ball.
But...don't think I haven't had plenty of sand in my shoes too.
MM,
I wish I had better documented my story here like you. I hope things work out for what is best for you. It took a year and a half for my wife to decide to come back, but she did. 3 years and a another beautiful daughter later, things are better than ever.
As a 1st Sgt I get the opportunity to talk to alot of troops and it seems there are many problems that stem from maritial issues. I've used what I'ved learned to try and counsel airmen in what I've learned. Many, I have referred here to seek out the help that resides here on this board.
As a military (DoD) guy I know you have the ability to react to whatever situation presents itself. I admire you for the strength you've shown over the last couple of years. Once again, God Bless and "fore"....keep itin the short grass.
God Bless,
Doug As a former first sergeant myself, I understand exactly what you are saying. The military is rough on marriages!! Again, thanks!! And hooah!
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if this is what you truly want MM, than i am very happy for the news.
i am more happy though, that even if things do NOT work out, that your ww would change her ways and let god guide her life. my marriage is completely over. i have moved on with someone else and have no desire at all for my ex. BUT i do pray for him to listen to the whispers of god every day. i know he can hear them, it is just LISTENING to them.
i am reading FACING YOUR GIANTS by max lucado right now. it is helping me tremendously put a different light on everything.
i'll keep checking in on how this goes for you. i know you stand firm with god. mlhb Thanks MLHB!! And glad things are working out for you!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
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