Comments on: Thoughts

By: Carrie

Carrie — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:40:46 +0000

Lizzie, thanks for sharing with us here. I keep up with you pretty regularly too, praying as I do. Again, thanks for sharing.
In Christian love,
Carrie

By: Katherine

Katherine — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:38:46 +0000

I speak Kim’s language (tough love and living in reality), so I saw her comments in that vein. I do hope that others will follow your lead and stop targeting her negatively in their comments!

I think it’s a fine line that you are having to walk–you are a talented writer, and what you *have* shared endears you to us, but you also need your privacy with particular details.

I have occasional questions that, sometimes, I am brave enough to ask, but I mostly read, enjoy reading, and continue to pray for you and your family!
Hugs,
Kat

By: EEEEMommy

EEEEMommy — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:12:34 +0000

I’m so glad that you wrote this post. I’ve been reading almost since the beginning of this blog, and I’ll admit that there have been times when the gossip in me wants to know more. We live in such a tabloid society, and even when we’re Christians and try to avoid such, there’s still an internal curiosity that begs to be satisfied. Through it all though, the Holy Spirit has reminded me time and again that it’s not important that I know every intricate detail of the story. (It’s been sanctifying for me!) What is important is that I have a sister in Christ who is striving to fix her eyes on Jesus in the midst of an excruciating trial. I have a brother in Christ that is wrestling against the flesh and trying to overcome the circumstances that his sin has brought him to, who is striving to be a better husband and father. And of course there is sweet James. My role is not to know or to judge; but to pray, to encourage, and to entrust you all to our faithful Father who does know every detail and can be trusted completely. It’s never harmful to pray that God’s will would be done. I continue to do so.

Hangeth thou in there, Lizzie,

Grace and Peace,
Angel

By: Peregrina

Peregrina — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:54:32 +0000

I thought you might like to know why I read your blog. I check in about every week or so to “catch up” with you (or at least with what you choose to share with us!)…

I…
a) was raised by a fairly hard-nosed police officer
b) was married to a fairly hard-nosed police officer
c) work in the e.r. (which is honestly not conducive to sensitivity and kindness)

So, I read your blog to keep a little perspective in my life. I see a lot of “undesirables” every day and its easy to get really calloused and hardened to people, and to their individual lives. So your blog is a little dose of humanity and puts a face on a situation that often is easy to judge and mischaracterize from the outside.

Keep up the good work.

Thank you for letting me know that! Interesting:) Glad I can help ya;)

By: Samantha

Samantha — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:13:19 +0000

The bible tells us “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”

So we should only be saying things that are helpful to build Lizzie, Lee, and james up, NOT anything else.

God bless you for honoring your marriage vows, Lizzie and standing by your dh through better or worse, richer or poorer, til death you do part.

Love Samantha

Thank you, Samantha

By: Lisa @ hopewell

Lisa @ hopewell — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:39:49 +0000

I have been praying. It occurred to me that I have no idea what type “rules” Lee, or anyone else on probation, must live with. I know there are often geographical restrictions–which can be tough if you live on the county line for example. I assume, from what you’ve written, that he must report for work, stay away from James, and “check in” at his appointed times with his officer. What else is there? Just curious.

Lots of stuff and they can change at a moment’s notice.
No police contact–no speeding tickets, etc
No drinking
No drugs
No associating with felons

It goes on;)

By: Barbara H.

Barbara H. — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:48:31 +0000

That’s a good reminder, Lizzie, because so often we don’t have the whole story in any situation.

By: Pam

Pam — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:38:00 +0000

We never can really know the “truth” about someone elses life. I think the true test of loving like the Lord loves us is praying for someone else inspite of knowing what we do know. Praying for you all Lizzie….the Lord knows your heart…He allowed you to be created….Jeremiah 29 11-14 For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I WILL LISTEN to you. You seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the Lord and will bring you back from captivity. God Bless

By: kim

kim — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:05:23 +0000

Hi Lizzie -
I hope you know that the Kim that commented on Lee’s probation violation post was NOT me – I am thinking of you and praying for your family. Can you send me your email address again? I can’t find it on your blog page….

Hello:)
It is adustyframe@yahoo.com and it would be ok even if you were the other Kim:). But I can see your email addresses when you leave a comment;) so I knew you were a different Kim.

By: TransitionGirl

TransitionGirl — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:02:09 +0000

Hi Lizzie,

I’m glad that the Lord is keeping you strong through this, even through some not so helpful comments. Just goes to show that when we don’t know the whole picture, we shouldn’t judge. Actually, we shouldn’t judge others any other time.

I’m glad that you have the support of your church and family and other friends, those who DO know the whole picture.

And I’m glad that Lee recognised his fault and is willing to take the consequences. That just shows how far he’s changed and how the Lord is building him into a man of integrity. My dad always tells me that only through hardship and paying the price for our mistakes can we learn wisdom and truly see how great our God is.

Thank you. I like your Dad’s wisdom.