tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post4093632957850001218..comments2023-08-01T08:18:31.174-04:00Comments on Everyday Kings: Q & A: Part 2 (AGAIN!) - Getting to know SteveVeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05819788859577010155noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-49083343209110104302012-07-06T11:53:25.817-04:002012-07-06T11:53:25.817-04:00Love reading your answers. So much of what you wri...Love reading your answers. So much of what you write sounds familiar to me. I struggled with the "am I ready to date and what will people think" questions when I first started dating. My main concern while dating Chad was making sure he didn't ever feel second best or like he was a replacement. He said he never did and his confidence in who he was actually was the first thing that attracted me to him. He could handle my mess! He said he loved the way I loved my late husband. Those words were so precious to me. <br /><br />It's so nice to read another remarried widow's journey!<br /><br />EricaChillin' with Lemonadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10627186619951420386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-59865523829481047242012-07-05T22:52:50.049-04:002012-07-05T22:52:50.049-04:00Beautiful post. True unconditional love. So happy...Beautiful post. True unconditional love. So happy that you two found each other and blended your famiies together. Wishing you a blessed lifetime together.glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542197885599674975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-63929752994298217142012-07-04T01:16:51.333-04:002012-07-04T01:16:51.333-04:00I agree with everything that's already been sa...I agree with everything that's already been said, just want to add that when you all have tough blended family days, and you will please remember to take a deep breath, grab a fresh roll of toilet paper, be careful not to trip over a toy or crushed Cheerios, don't think the laundry fairy has deserted you, etc.....<br />Take a deep breath, smile at each other and know God also has a sense of humor!! <br />Enjoy and congratulations on Gods blessings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-88983973029915506772012-07-03T19:32:16.044-04:002012-07-03T19:32:16.044-04:00How did you both become so wise!? I think Steve po...How did you both become so wise!? I think Steve posting should become a regular thing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-86090206981323940232012-07-03T17:32:10.067-04:002012-07-03T17:32:10.067-04:00Such a beautiful post! Great to get to know you bo...Such a beautiful post! Great to get to know you both better! What many people don't understand is that when someone loses a husband/wife because of death... and not because of a divorce... they can't just "stop loving that person" ... that will never happen! They had a great relationship and it was life and death that determined it would end... so .... the feelings are still there... the love is still there... and it doesn't mean they can't love someone else... I speak not from my own experience but through FIL's experience I've learned a lot... and my husband and I often talk about this... I am glad I married someone who was previously divorced because "he gets me" he knows exactly what I go through, etc... I am glad Vee found someone with experience in this topic... God, through your job, prepared you to be perfect for her.... while Jeremy's days were already numbered... (everyone's are) God had already provided for a companionship for Vee and that's awesome... God doesn't avoid all pain in our lives... there's death and disease and horrible things here because of sin that corrupted His creation but in His grace he provides comfort, love and peace to His children. Thanks again for sharing... I must be the most annoying follower of your blog Vee... LOL! Sorry I am always here.. I am just amazed to see God's work in your lives!Palomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06077261660139527681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-6394566196617836312012-07-03T16:05:56.790-04:002012-07-03T16:05:56.790-04:00I love it, I love it, I love it! This would be suc...I love it, I love it, I love it! This would be such a diffcult journey, but the way that you both will help each other heal is AMAZING. Thanks for your amazing witness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-35123488157077372752012-07-03T15:56:28.692-04:002012-07-03T15:56:28.692-04:00I love you Vee.I love you Vee.meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10064483599165161879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-26039472688531960662012-07-03T14:55:24.406-04:002012-07-03T14:55:24.406-04:00Veronica, I am so happy for both you and Steve! Wh...Veronica, I am so happy for both you and Steve! What a testament to your love for one another that you are willing to be who you are and share who you are together, and endure (at times) the criticisms of others. I am encouraged in my own walk by the way you have both so obviously submitted your lives to the Lord. Your faith is beautiful!Beth Schmeislhttp://thegoodcuppontiac.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-49686218009548160832012-07-03T13:53:46.507-04:002012-07-03T13:53:46.507-04:00Hey guys... I have a question about a book recomme...Hey guys... I have a question about a book recommendation. I have been reading Vee's blog for a few years now, since before Jeremy's death, and along the way you have shared really helpful insight about grieving.<br /><br />My husband and I have adopted a 19 year old (Karlie) whose father passed away four years ago. Long story short, she had grown up living mainly with him (parents divorced, mother very unstable), so when he unexpectedly died, she was bounced around and then lived with her mother for a short time before it became too much to handle. She moved in with us almost two years ago and we finalized the adoption last month.God's hand has been remarkably present and moving in bringing Karlie into our family. <br /><br />Recently, she was sharing some things with us, and so many of the things she was sharing were similar feelings I had seen through Vee. I was able to share your story and help her understand that her feelings are completely normal (sometimes still can't believe her life, like she has had two lives, like sometimes it's hard to be thankful for the good things in her life because the way they happened, etc etc.) <br /><br />She went to counseling for about a year right after she moved in with us, and it was very very helpful for her. Now, I was wondering if you guys had a book recommendation on grieving - something to help her know that the things she is feeling is okay and normal. Any ideas?<br /><br />~KathrynA Nerd and A Free Spirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05143765099100795398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-85703651634951789582012-07-03T11:32:22.048-04:002012-07-03T11:32:22.048-04:00What a witness you all are of maturity and uncondi...What a witness you all are of maturity and unconditional love. Thank you both for sharing!<br /><br />Debi R.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com