tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post5376535758725679163..comments2024-01-21T03:30:35.366-05:00Comments on Standing Outside Looking In: If You Want to Make God Smile, Stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-72024906732069583062013-04-07T10:22:39.230-04:002013-04-07T10:22:39.230-04:00Thanks, my good friend. It's nice to 'hear...Thanks, my good friend. It's nice to 'hear' from you.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-53231104873476891322013-04-07T10:22:09.923-04:002013-04-07T10:22:09.923-04:00Thanks, Sweetheart...I'll always have her back...Thanks, Sweetheart...I'll always have her back. God bless.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-72691020508504072262013-04-07T10:21:36.443-04:002013-04-07T10:21:36.443-04:00Like you, I have my limits and very little patienc...Like you, I have my limits and very little patience. Thanks, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-83492172087521970982013-04-07T10:20:45.747-04:002013-04-07T10:20:45.747-04:00Thanks for the offer, Bubba. As it stands the plan...Thanks for the offer, Bubba. As it stands the plan is for the MIL to spend the month...then afterwards perhaps have her purchase a home near us...she has the means. No firm plans as yet. As far as the beer...I'll need to play it by ear until I arrive in Atlanta. Her surgery is schedule for the day after our arrival and I'm still not sure where I'll throw by bedroll. Thanks, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-89296253530387056922013-04-07T10:17:23.549-04:002013-04-07T10:17:23.549-04:00Sadly this is an all too frequent occurrence with ...Sadly this is an all too frequent occurrence with families across our country, and I guess it's my turn. Thanks, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-5097136456761410052013-04-07T02:38:48.721-04:002013-04-07T02:38:48.721-04:00Hang in there Stephen. Lu and I will be praying fo...Hang in there Stephen. Lu and I will be praying for you both. Sixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572583408046642437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-21324771197482384672013-04-06T02:57:52.437-04:002013-04-06T02:57:52.437-04:00You have your priorities correct Stephen. It won&#...You have your priorities correct Stephen. It won't be an easy time, but you have just proved to SW that you are there for her and that you have her back.<br /><br />God is smiling - and so is SW :)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-43689403873872154752013-04-05T21:16:15.578-04:002013-04-05T21:16:15.578-04:00I've opened my house to friends and family in ...I've opened my house to friends and family in need, but even I have limits. My lovely wife has and old friend who I won't let stay here. She comes with more drama that I care to have under my roof. I'm fine having her visit. I'm poiite, but even I have limits. She stayed here years ago and it was not a good thing. She had a young daugther at the time and we did it mostly for the kid. <br /><br />Hope things work out for you. Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-3094693976329623522013-04-05T21:02:58.459-04:002013-04-05T21:02:58.459-04:00I'm up for a beer with Patch and Stephen.
Als...I'm up for a beer with Patch and Stephen.<br /><br />Also, Stephen, I'm all over Georgia, Bama, and the Florida panhandle these days. <br />I have a pickup truck. You should drop me a line...MSgt Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00035771485514432736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-64189810355902079012013-04-05T17:32:40.631-04:002013-04-05T17:32:40.631-04:00When my children were young, my wife's stepfat...When my children were young, my wife's stepfather was dumped on us like an unwanted pet. He was with us about six months until his physical health and beginning dementia overwhelmed our resources. He moved into assisted living. Overall, I think it was a good experience for the kids; not so much for the wife.Well Seasoned Foolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16670165728759453075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-60273711926298487112013-04-05T16:57:29.366-04:002013-04-05T16:57:29.366-04:00Deb...we shall soon know, perhaps. Thanks, Sweet L...Deb...we shall soon know, perhaps. Thanks, Sweet Lady.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-34109339468634662602013-04-05T16:56:49.993-04:002013-04-05T16:56:49.993-04:00I'd enjoy a beer with you, my friend. I will b...I'd enjoy a beer with you, my friend. I will be in a place called Rosewell (check spelling) the 21st (late) and the 22nd. Of my schedule when there I no not...it shall be hectic. Thanks, Bubba.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-30584142748020606122013-04-05T16:54:52.079-04:002013-04-05T16:54:52.079-04:00My lovely friend....I beg to differ, at times I ca...My lovely friend....I beg to differ, at times I can be and am a bear to live with and Lord knows as hard headed as a stump when pushed to hard. But, thank you so very much for your kind and compassionate comment. God bless. Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-53611945009429368112013-04-05T16:52:53.026-04:002013-04-05T16:52:53.026-04:00Thank you, Paul....I'm sure Delta will be read...Thank you, Paul....I'm sure Delta will be ready when I call. I'd enjoy your coffee.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-30963332706855897492013-04-05T16:51:59.004-04:002013-04-05T16:51:59.004-04:00As you so well stated, I'm sure it will not be...As you so well stated, I'm sure it will not be easy but I do this for my wife, and in the end, she is my all....thank you, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-28675690898565908142013-04-05T16:50:55.098-04:002013-04-05T16:50:55.098-04:00Thank you, my good friend.Thank you, my good friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-61813090185921710392013-04-05T16:23:30.682-04:002013-04-05T16:23:30.682-04:00I know you'll do the right thing for all those...I know you'll do the right thing for all those involved.DFWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345712839702427280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-11696988801197269892013-04-05T14:54:56.933-04:002013-04-05T14:54:56.933-04:00Let me know when you're going to be in Atlanta...Let me know when you're going to be in Atlanta. I'd like to buy you a beer.Borepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029434172945099693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-39158407242128845032013-04-05T14:35:18.119-04:002013-04-05T14:35:18.119-04:00Sometimes we must do things that we really, really...Sometimes we must do things that we really, really don't want to do. For the first 11 years of our marriage, we had my mother-in-law live with us. It WAS hell. But we made it - almost 50 years now. Looking back, I honestly don't regret it. She taught me how not to be. Sweet Wife is going to have a big adjustment too, along with the family. You are a good, compassionate man Stephen. The world needs more like you.<br />Chickenmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02978826295959619815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-76989720217486191462013-04-05T12:23:07.615-04:002013-04-05T12:23:07.615-04:00For what it's worth (probably less than the pr...For what it's worth (probably less than the proverbial two cents), it seems you're doing the right thing, and God will ease it for both of you. SW will be happier, too. <br /><br />Just let me know if you need a place to hang out for awhile; I'll put a fresh pot on. :)Rev. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588179227576383679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-35345344061086652202013-04-05T11:26:59.809-04:002013-04-05T11:26:59.809-04:00I understand entirely. My in laws lived with us fo...I understand entirely. My in laws lived with us for about five years. It was not always easy. They may return in the future, but we will have a different situation then. Daddy Hawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01386749814126280114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-62418126207217973502013-04-05T11:13:58.566-04:002013-04-05T11:13:58.566-04:00I don't claim to know about god or "his w...I don't claim to know about god or "his will" but you take care of the people you love. Period. Whatever it takes. Ultimately, they are all that matter. Your a good man Stephen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-88689578990598708352013-04-05T10:53:20.799-04:002013-04-05T10:53:20.799-04:00Me, good man...we'll see one day. I hope so. T...Me, good man...we'll see one day. I hope so. Thank you, my good friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-53916548167000567562013-04-05T10:52:38.840-04:002013-04-05T10:52:38.840-04:00Bubba, I understand. I've only had two cups th...Bubba, I understand. I've only had two cups this morning. Thank you for the kind comment, and prayers. God bless.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-69889972766098359602013-04-05T10:51:55.706-04:002013-04-05T10:51:55.706-04:00Thank you, Larry. I'll do my part.Thank you, Larry. I'll do my part.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.com