tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post780536066977920433..comments2023-08-20T05:00:45.407-04:00Comments on Becoming Me : Not That WifeAngela Nazworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949844180291293484noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-44587330580174320042008-03-27T11:48:00.000-04:002008-03-27T11:48:00.000-04:00Great post. I think that wife would probably be th...Great post. <BR/><BR/>I think that wife would probably be the first to confess her own shortcomings and frustrations. <BR/><BR/>Praying that your husband's recovery is complete!Jane of Seagull Fountainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14842786356309158400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-74118526880297999672008-03-25T21:32:00.000-04:002008-03-25T21:32:00.000-04:00This post has blessed me so much today. I wrote a ...This post has blessed me so much today. I wrote a post in January called "Any Woman" and tried to say some of the same things. But you really nailed it here. <BR/>Thank you for your sweet honesty. I so needed to hear this today. <BR/>Blessings to you,<BR/>DarnelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-37120387698491458892008-03-25T14:54:00.000-04:002008-03-25T14:54:00.000-04:00Hey, I belong to "Perfectionists Anonymous". :)Hey, I belong to "Perfectionists Anonymous". :)Melodeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05705323208228362504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-20648082203950492822008-03-25T11:54:00.000-04:002008-03-25T11:54:00.000-04:00I think all of use are "not that wife" at some poi...I think all of use are "not that wife" at some point in our lives! I know it's hard to deal with hubby when he's sick as he whines louder than my kids lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-24424707312787092232008-03-24T22:25:00.000-04:002008-03-24T22:25:00.000-04:00I'm definitley not that wife either. But really- ...I'm definitley not <I>that wife</I> either. But really- it's hard for me to believe that anyone really is <I>that wife.</I> We're only human and we do our best.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747924428311146781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-27657808976025119572008-03-24T20:30:00.000-04:002008-03-24T20:30:00.000-04:00Well, I am a professor's wife, too but I am not "t...Well, I am a professor's wife, too but I am not "that wife" either. I'm really pathetic as a caregiver when my husband is sick. I think I just get so overwhelmed of all the care taking on a normal day with two little ones, that I'm like, "For real? You, too?"<BR/><BR/>To make matters worse he is wonderful to me when I am sick, so I'm really trying to work on that.<BR/><BR/>Beautiful post!Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10226805581685877036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-15777083037569780042008-03-24T19:42:00.000-04:002008-03-24T19:42:00.000-04:00Ps. and BTW, I've been there re: the back surgery ...Ps. and BTW, I've been there re: the back surgery thing. It's not fun. Be kind to yourself, too. If your pot isn't full, you can't pour out love on others. My husband had 1 back surg. 6 years ago and one 15 years ago. Neither fun, but thanks to God, both helped out quite a bit.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576409086020993015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-87737023868477844652008-03-24T19:41:00.000-04:002008-03-24T19:41:00.000-04:00"I am the wife who knows that only Christ can give..."I am the wife who knows that only Christ can give her that platinum strength agape love she desires to give to the man who taught her that love is a choice."<BR/><BR/>What lovely words and a very encouraging post for me. And, may I just say...my name is Gretchen, and I'm a recovering perfectionist. ;)Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576409086020993015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-31401441100211231862008-03-24T19:22:00.000-04:002008-03-24T19:22:00.000-04:00That is a wonderful post. It really touched me. ...That is a wonderful post. It really touched me. I'm not that wife either. No one can live up to perfect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-7561661615608535062008-03-24T18:53:00.000-04:002008-03-24T18:53:00.000-04:00Ouch. I am humbled and so convicted by the honesty...Ouch. I am humbled and so convicted by the honesty in your beautiful post. I SO want to be THAT wife, but boy do I fall short. Less than an hour ago, I came home from a very rough day at work to my hubby who stayed home sick. I really wanted to swallow all that had gone wrong today and be the sweet servant wife, but the lump in my selfish throat wouldn't let me. Although I did first ask him (in the sweetest possible way) how he was doing and if there was anything he needed. When he said no and asked about my day...did I smile and say something kind like "Oh hon, it's so much better now that I'm home with you!" Sadly, no. Instead, I launched into the whole ugly story about my day. I'm feelin' pretty selfish right about now. Thanks for the needed wake-up call. Forgive me Lord. <BR/><BR/>Blessings, <BR/>TracyTracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158977330746847962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-5554486607635081772008-03-24T16:01:00.000-04:002008-03-24T16:01:00.000-04:00Oh yes, I am certainly not 'that' wife either... I...Oh yes, I am certainly not 'that' wife either... I find that I have less sympathy than I should for my hubby whenever he is sick. I try, but it's good to remember that none of us are perfect.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for visiting and commenting on my site! :)Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806252705199445407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-47168212295698518022008-03-24T15:04:00.000-04:002008-03-24T15:04:00.000-04:00Wow. I don't know if I am 'that wife' either. I am...Wow. I don't know if I am 'that wife' either. I am certain, however, that the wife in the pastor's story must have had a bigger story to tell. Was she real? Was it merely a great story to be used in pre-marital counselling?? <BR/><BR/>It sounds as that you are a better wife than 'that wife'; not doing it in your own strength and leaning on God.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing. This was a really great post. (This is my first time to your blog.)Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585581538299014065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-75224885520959912352008-03-24T14:55:00.000-04:002008-03-24T14:55:00.000-04:00Hello!I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's jo...Hello!<BR/>I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's job. I will seriously keep you in my prayers. This was no surprise to the Father, so just lean hard on Him during this trying time. Join us when you can, don't worry about unsubscribing, as that is just a way to get more traffic to your blog. Join us when you are able or just need to read some encouraging words from fellow sisters in Christ! Never know what God will speak to your heart.<BR/>Blessings my friend,<BR/>LeliaLelia Chealeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13173827811277833243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-73115352155254670862008-03-23T23:39:00.000-04:002008-03-23T23:39:00.000-04:00What a fabulous post. I will be reminding myself ...What a fabulous post. I will be reminding myself of it in the days to come! I especially liked this part: "Lamenting that I am not that wife, who by the way happens to be a women whom I have never met, hinders me from being the wife that God intends me to be to my husband." <BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting over at my blog. I will be back here!Halfmoon Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050121358001735700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-64448142541217426752008-03-23T21:39:00.000-04:002008-03-23T21:39:00.000-04:00Well I'm sure the pastor left out little tidbits i...Well I'm sure the pastor left out little tidbits in that story and I'm sure that wife wasn't always picture perfect. We all can strive to be the best we can and if we fall, the point is to GET BACK UP!<BR/><BR/>Your husband appears to dearly love YOU, even if you aren't <I>that wife</I>!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15883583894037185964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-39871587358323852182008-03-22T20:57:00.000-04:002008-03-22T20:57:00.000-04:00Great, beautiful post.Great, beautiful post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789723615474728001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-21517470804687014352008-03-21T10:08:00.000-04:002008-03-21T10:08:00.000-04:00Beautiful post; I appreciate your honesty and humi...Beautiful post; I appreciate your honesty and humility. I too am the wife on my knees, begging for mercy and grateful for grace.Lisa Spencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990706355525884593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-62031136757929452792008-03-21T09:33:00.000-04:002008-03-21T09:33:00.000-04:00You are all so precious. Thank you for reading and...You are all so precious. Thank you for reading and commenting. The encouragement lifts my heart. Blessings, AngelaMrs.Naz@BecomingMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05425021902893463197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-15641997058350648332008-03-21T02:35:00.000-04:002008-03-21T02:35:00.000-04:00My husband said one time while he was sick..."you ...My husband said one time while he was sick..."you are not very sympathetic"...I said that is why I am not a nurse. I am not that wife either, but I am certainly a work in progress. My husband IS that husband. Trulyelizabeth embracing lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09876091343873784997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-22953360786312411632008-03-20T22:50:00.000-04:002008-03-20T22:50:00.000-04:00What a great, heartfelt post. I bet even "that wif...What a great, heartfelt post. I bet even "that wife" had her moments. We're all human, so we all have our moments. The fact that you realize it and strive to do better is wonderful, but cut yourself a little slack... it sounds like the Professor is pretty lucky. Smiles!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01531001180084362992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-78663808646085536102008-03-20T17:38:00.000-04:002008-03-20T17:38:00.000-04:00What a beautiful and honest post! From one struggl...What a beautiful and honest post! From one struggling perfectionist to another- if we were perfect, we wouldn't need Christ. If we were perfect we could parade around and say how wonderful 'we' are. He wants us dependant on Him. Even with our flaws He does not push us away- but calls us to come to Him.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your heart!<BR/><BR/>In Christ, Chanin-:-Chanin-:-https://www.blogger.com/profile/15104114162712359612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-25643757128283904162008-03-20T13:42:00.000-04:002008-03-20T13:42:00.000-04:00I appreciate your honesty. My husband was injured ...I appreciate your honesty. My husband was injured over a year ago in Iraq and has been unable to drive, work, or do much else for most of the time. It is sooo hard to live this out with joy, although that is my goal, I fail everyday.<BR/>My husband just had another surgery and I am spending today running up and down the stairs bringing him things, while taking care of six kids downstairs... I am struggling today for sure!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-81953807794570872782008-03-20T12:42:00.000-04:002008-03-20T12:42:00.000-04:00Thank you for that post. You are so humble and re...Thank you for that post. You are so humble and real. What a relief!<BR/>I appreciate your transparency and desire to continually become the woman (wife, mother, daughter, friend) that God designed you to be.<BR/>Great Post!<BR/>JaimeGrandCanyonMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10404804112830140846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-88697898789235985302008-03-20T08:33:00.000-04:002008-03-20T08:33:00.000-04:00Great piece Ang!!Yeah, the perfect wife doesn't ex...Great piece Ang!!<BR/>Yeah, the perfect wife doesn't exist - and if she did - I bet she would have uncontrollable foot odor or something horrid like that!!! LOL<BR/>We all have negative feelings - it is our fleshly response. You try to quickly diminish those and convert them into strength - aye, that's the rub!!DKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991843650533808069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992476707494424848.post-32665769712947841672008-03-20T07:52:00.000-04:002008-03-20T07:52:00.000-04:00Well said. You are a great writer. May the Lord'...Well said. You are a great writer. May the Lord's grace be with us as we all fight our selfishness and for these marriages of ours. It is worth it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16332484098011513452noreply@blogger.com