tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891983480820728700.post8534764706050198186..comments2023-06-03T08:18:05.926-06:00Comments on Here am i : Through the SmokeCarlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14317610661817876605noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891983480820728700.post-55904992834508440262010-07-02T11:51:25.257-06:002010-07-02T11:51:25.257-06:00...oh and prayer...lots of it! :)...oh and prayer...lots of it! :)Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14317610661817876605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891983480820728700.post-67230306603708756432010-07-02T11:50:07.329-06:002010-07-02T11:50:07.329-06:00Things like that are so messy and complicated. Th...Things like that are so messy and complicated. There is always so much collateral damage. <br />One thing I've realized lately is there is only so much you can do. We can speak truth wrapped in mercy and love but they will make their own choices. That is where sometimes stepping back and choosing to not be a part of the sin, deception, ugliness..(whatever it is)is the only option left. Loving from a distance, kindness, truth, grace, but uncompromising biblical standards. I believe that is what God does with us. Never cruel or unloving but He lets us choose to self destruct if that is what we insist on. <br />It's hard when you see the darker side of humanity in people you loved and trusted. Hard not be become cynical. I think living with eyes wide open (with out the cynicism) is a good way to be though.<br />But by the grace of God go I..<br />Accountability, honest and real friendships are such a blessing.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14317610661817876605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5891983480820728700.post-63725096950444653322010-07-02T11:24:02.267-06:002010-07-02T11:24:02.267-06:00Carla,
I just wanted to stop by and say that swea...Carla,<br /><br />I just wanted to stop by and say that sweat pants totally have their place in motherhood!<br /><br />Your post is very well written. This is an area that I struggle with, the pretty picture area. It is something that became a reality when my once love (husband) left my daugther and I and I realized I was married to a complete stranger. It woke me up quickly. <br />And then just two weeks ago a lady that I had become friends with through a singing group, who has been married for thirty years and is 62 years old with grandbabies is having an affair that she refuses to let go of and is refusing to seek Godly help. I am caught between huge waves of emotions, fear that we all have to be so careful in our walks of life, and wanting to protect myself from the terror she is creating in her life, yet at the same time share the honest to goodness love of Chrit (thankfully I have three other women who are more mature in their walks with Christ to help me out on this one!).<br /><br />Accountablity is a precious gift.java girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04195562131030027861noreply@blogger.com