tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269050314152105805.post8546503838107808796..comments2011-11-19T13:43:26.865-08:00Comments on Beginning "Forwood": Let's Talk about BRidezillabrookeeeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11419439276274000482noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269050314152105805.post-69852518924681139972010-01-21T19:09:17.894-08:002010-01-21T19:09:17.894-08:00I agree with Anna's Mom. For a young woman yo...I agree with Anna's Mom. For a young woman you have a very healthy view on life. I always loved the song by Garth Brooks, that says "some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers". While it is normal to hope and wish and good to plan we should imerse ourselves in the moment for they are fleeting and if things don't go as planned or hoped for maybe it is truely a blessing when they don't. Your faith can see you through everything. I love reading your words Brooke. Very inspiring and they help me to know you better. Love you. CherylCheryl Sonnenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10240550576241884815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269050314152105805.post-57086448560941168272010-01-16T21:02:53.502-08:002010-01-16T21:02:53.502-08:00i told my mom about this post, and she thinks that...i told my mom about this post, and she thinks that you are the best human being.Anna Gzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490083395567100968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269050314152105805.post-69839637111974158162010-01-16T15:59:29.025-08:002010-01-16T15:59:29.025-08:00thanks so much Kate. and you're totally right...thanks so much Kate. and you're totally right about all these things. I feel just as lucky to have Seth--who helps me tremendously with these things, both encouraging and challenging.brookeeeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11419439276274000482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7269050314152105805.post-82785111433869816082010-01-16T14:45:22.958-08:002010-01-16T14:45:22.958-08:00Brooke, you are so right. We truly have no "r...Brooke, you are so right. We truly have no "rights" we only have unmerited blessings. As soon as we elevate our desires to goals we are bound for frustration and disappointment. I am guilty of this on so many levels and unfortunately I think most girls fall into this trap. We must learn to recognize our desires as being out of our hands and only in God's, but that means surrendering control and nobody likes that. <br />The saddest part about bridezillas is they are starting their entire marriage with a skewed philosophy that will taint every part. The "right" to have a baby, a large house, yearly vacations and the newest VW. We must surrender our fairytales and ideals and choose to be thankful for every blessing He chooses to give. No girl wants to hear that, esp me, but once we accept that we are accepting life and fulfillment far beyond what we could dream for ourselves. <br />Seth is lucky to have a girl like you, Brooke. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com