Ever since I have been struggling with this I have prayed and prayed. I asked God to please give me a sign if this marriage was worth saving. A pink rose if it was and my H really meant what he says about his quilt and loving me, etc. And a white rose if there is no hope and I should move on. Days went by as I kept my eyes open to anything that perhaps would catch my attention as to a sign. Then tonight when I walked into our house I saw a dozen pink roses on our kitchen table. My H never buys me flowers, it is just not in his nature to do that. However, tonight after work he bought these because of the fight we had the night before and to try and show me he is sincere in making this marriage better. The sentimental fool I am, I cried when I saw them (roses). It was like God had spoken to me in a loud voice, "DON'T GIVE UP". I told my H that this touched my heart and that I am trying. I also told him about the sign I had been waiting for and he had a funny look on his face. He said he almost bought orange roses but felt he should get me pink. Weird maybe, but for the first time since this ugly thing came into my life I feel hope. We are going to church in the morning as a family.

<BR>God is good!

What an amazing thing.<BR>Stories like yours make me want to believe again. I must admit to my faith being sorely tested at the moment.<BR>Keep going with love and hugs in your heart, its wonderful. It must mean even more to you seeing as your H is not the sort to buy roses, but he did, and they were pink.<BR>Whenever I see pink roses, I'll remember you and your story.<P>All my best wishes<BR>Jo

I'll only add to Mater's...<P><B>God is Great!</B>

Prayer does work! Thank you for posting that story, I now have more courage to face today.<P>God is bigger than the Boogieman <BR>( thats from the veggie tales childres videos)<P>------------------<BR>BB<BR>

wow God is so awesome. Your story completely touched my heart. Thank you for posting. I pray for the best for you and your H. I know times are going to get really rough for you....Don't ever forget those roses, and don't let your reasoning set in and ruin a true gift from God.<BR>He's real and he cares. I really needed to hear what you wrote. Thank you!

To all who replied, <P>It made me feel good inside reading your posts and I am hanging in there, with God's help. I printed these respones out along with my story and showed it to H. I wanted him to see that perhaps we could inspire others as well as ourselves to build a better, more passionate relationship to have the kind of marriage everyone dreams of having. I told him this can happen if we both work toghether. I'm working and trying but he has said he just wants to block it out and start over fresh. He has never dealt with his past baggage and I fear if he doesn't realize this I will continue to pay for what others did to him. God has given me a sign but it doesn't mean pretend this didn't happen. I feel in order for us to forge ahead we need to work on demons, exocise them and then begin a fresh start.<BR>Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.<BR>Thanks......Still hold on to hope.