tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post811830282695160459..comments2023-08-01T08:18:31.174-04:00Comments on Everyday Kings: What's in a name?Veehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05819788859577010155noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-30067272149935066432012-06-25T16:44:24.978-04:002012-06-25T16:44:24.978-04:00I only ever spoke to Jeremy a few times at GLCC .....I only ever spoke to Jeremy a few times at GLCC ... I wouldn't say we were friends, or even acquaintances really, but I will say that even in those brief interactions, the kind of man he was raised to be was absolutely evident. There was no doubt about it, he was a stand up guy. <br /><br />I was at evening service in Toronto when they announced his passing, and I'll never forget the feeling that washed over me in that moment for his sisters, his mother, his family, his friends, and of course, his wife and children. <br /><br />I knew this blog existed, but never read it. Friend or not, these things weigh heavier on me and affect me more than I think they do most people, and so I'm sorry to say I tend to shy away. But yesterday my sister told me of this post in particular, and so I decided to read. I've never met you Veronica, but the strength and character you've shown as a Christian woman, a wife, and a mother, is ... admirable? That word comes across so weak in comparison to what I know I'm trying to convey. Words cannot express how proud I (a complete stranger!) am of you. <br /><br />And of course, I don't know your new husband. But his comments on this post suggest that while he'll never replace Jeremy for you or your kids, he's just the person that all of you need to stand firm and help you work through, enjoy, and actually LIVE the rest of your lives! Quite frankly, I'm pretty certain that he's exactly the kind of man Jeremy would want taking care of his family in his physical absence.<br /><br />God bless you all! xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-82633252638591572192012-06-21T14:44:24.038-04:002012-06-21T14:44:24.038-04:00I hope that nasty commenter ends up with 14 kids, ...I hope that nasty commenter ends up with 14 kids, with 14 different baby daddies, AND 14 (make that 15)last names. HOW RUDE!!! Congrats again to you both. LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-90786449960012857672012-06-21T11:24:37.581-04:002012-06-21T11:24:37.581-04:00I am just reading all this (since someone made a c...I am just reading all this (since someone made a comment on the newest post saying that "Anonymous had previously showed up") ... wow... I had never read Steve but he's awesome! You truly found a great man! And he truly found a great woman! What a blessing!!! Even happier for you now!Palomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06077261660139527681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-12588069377805895142012-06-18T18:47:45.088-04:002012-06-18T18:47:45.088-04:00Hi Vee.
I have been a follower of yours for many ...Hi Vee.<br /><br />I have been a follower of yours for many years. I remember the feeling of losing my breath when I read the first post about Jeremy's passing. And I also remember the giddy joy I felt when you announced that you had met another. This has been such a hard journey, and your love of all, including Jeremy, Steve and your children is more than evident.<br /><br />A couple of years ago my husband had a brief affair. He confessed it to me, ended it, and we immediately entered counseling. One of the things our Life Coach made clear to us is that when someone else's buttons are pushed, and they exhibit anger, it's because they are dealing with a FEAR of their own. I always try to remember that when I am being attacked by someone.<br /><br />Even this weekend, my husband and I were celebrating our anniversary and I wrote an anniversary post on my blog. I received an "Anonymous" comment from someone (I think I know who since VERY few people even know about my husband and my troubles a few years ago) that said, "How many times does Most Wonderful Husband have to cheat on you before he loses that status ... just wondering ... and since you won't be posting this moderated comment, everyone will continue to believe the glossy facade of your life ... soon, it too will crumble."<br /><br />I was so hurt by that. First, it was my anniversary, darn it! Shame on that person! But I talked with my husband about it and we discussed how that person must be very miserable with her life right now to lash out at me because I am happy in my marriage. It disgusted me that she was looking forward to a day when my children might be without their father.<br /><br />She does not know the power of forgiveness and true love, even in the midst of temptation, mistakes, and hardships. I love my husband and forgive him, as he forgives me for my MANY sins against him as my husband. (Affairs do not end marriages .. the issues leading to affairs do.)<br /><br />Anyway, I just wanted to tell you that story for some reason. Steve is an incredible man to defend you and your 5 children in such a way. I am certain Jeremy is relieved that he is the kind of man who has stepped up to help you raise his children.<br /><br />God bless you two. Please keep writing! I can't wait to read the joyful posts again.<br /><br />NicoleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-44198410419651567692012-06-05T22:04:35.514-04:002012-06-05T22:04:35.514-04:00That's such a beautiful solution!That's such a beautiful solution!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-56358226899373362572012-06-04T23:27:25.860-04:002012-06-04T23:27:25.860-04:00I dropped my middle name and my last name then be...I dropped my middle name and my last name then became my middle name. My children were grown, but it seemed important to keep that part of my life part of my name. I wish God's richest blessings on<br />you and your new family!Patti McClelland Bassnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-21440357991696008952012-06-01T15:18:14.466-04:002012-06-01T15:18:14.466-04:00After all these amazing uplifting (minus one) comm...After all these amazing uplifting (minus one) comments, I don't feel like I have much more to add. Just know that I, a stranger, am praying for you. And through your blog I have been encouraged to constantly seek God for my relationship with my Hubby. Thank you for being so willing to be open and honest. Have an amazing marriage!!! :)Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01887636620171750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-19567645033653030192012-05-31T21:01:19.415-04:002012-05-31T21:01:19.415-04:00Our son has my last name so when I got married I h...Our son has my last name so when I got married I hyphenated my last name. After 16 years, it still is the right thing to do. <br />Matter of fact, my husband is sometimes called Mr. Berry...and he'll respond to it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595549057172510815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-81142712626066847742012-05-31T11:40:32.338-04:002012-05-31T11:40:32.338-04:00Don't let anyone squander your happiness. I ha...Don't let anyone squander your happiness. I have prayed for you to be able to have love and happiness find you again, and I'm so greatful the Lord made that happen. For all seven of you, God has blessed you with each other. I'm sorry you had to see the hurtful comment and I'm even sorrier there's someone out there who feels that way. I hope someday they find the love that you have, because clearly that's what they need. Enjoy this new phase of your life!!! I couldn't be happier for you and your family. God is good!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-85374634815723290182012-05-30T00:42:22.949-04:002012-05-30T00:42:22.949-04:00Wow anonymous...if I ever get to meet you I am goi...Wow anonymous...if I ever get to meet you I am going to give you the biggest hug and just squeeze the mean right out of you. I live in Rochester Hills, MI Or go to my blog and email me for a meet-up! :) XOXO<br /><br />SarahSarah Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00309153175653544235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-22131419061262283212012-05-29T12:56:05.737-04:002012-05-29T12:56:05.737-04:00Hi Vee.
I've been following your blog for a co...Hi Vee.<br />I've been following your blog for a couple years now (I really can't believe that it's been that long) but it was before Jeremy's death.<br />Your journey is so encouraging to me. It is a testimony to God's faithfulness and the power of His love. I don't think that people get replaced in our hearts but that our hearts continue to grow in our capacity to love.<br />Anyone who has read more than one blog post knows that you are still crazy about Jeremy and also crazy about Steve.<br />And I'd like to give a virtual high-five to Steve. Way to take up for your lady. :)Missyhttp://domesticateddivablog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-11967866675929097252012-05-29T07:21:14.648-04:002012-05-29T07:21:14.648-04:00I did the same as you. For the same reasons. It re...I did the same as you. For the same reasons. It really bothers me when others, even family, take my first husband's name off when addressing me. It is like a slap to my face. :( I wish you all the best in with Steve.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08236079861669776861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-37909598730605391192012-05-28T19:27:30.808-04:002012-05-28T19:27:30.808-04:00Veronica - I don't know you, but we have many...Veronica - I don't know you, but we have many mutual friends and I've followed your journey. I commend your willingness to put yourself out there for us to get a glove into your journey. I'm sad that this openness caused someone to feel the need to criticize, but clearly you have many people supporting you! I wish nothing but happiness for you, Steve, and your family.<br /><br />Anonymous commenter - H. Jackson Brown said it best: "Let the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others."<br /><br /><br />Best Wishes!<br />LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-15623158905199733582012-05-27T17:42:07.403-04:002012-05-27T17:42:07.403-04:00Ah Veronica...I have followed your story ever sinc...Ah Veronica...I have followed your story ever since my friend Faith Anderson told me to pray for you because you had just lost your husband and you were about to have your 3rd child. I have been so blessed by your life. By your testimony. I cry, I laugh, I pray..I applaud. I feel like I know you but have never met you. Don't let anyone or anything discourage you. You are on a beautiful journey. People made lude, rude and unacceptable comments when my husband and I got married. They said it would end, I was a gold digger, I was using him..etc. I almost backed out. That would have been the most horrifying mistake of my life. Why? Because I didn't find him. He didn't find me. GOD put us together. 11 years now and God is still faithful. So you move forward. You don't have to answer to anyone for your actions. I love this family whom I've never met and so excited to see where God takes you. God Bless this family, watch over them, keep them safe and Father I pray in Jesus name that a fresh and new anointing falls. Refresh them and bless this union YOU put together...in Jesus name..amen. <3Dianenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-42970901336231248032012-05-27T10:40:55.340-04:002012-05-27T10:40:55.340-04:00Congratulations. I am so happy for you and your fa...Congratulations. I am so happy for you and your family. Obviously Vee is a wonderful person as measured by those who love her. I think the hypenated name is perfect and God Bless ALL of your children. I can tell they are loved greatly by all.Marianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-53846337268800409902012-05-26T08:05:28.511-04:002012-05-26T08:05:28.511-04:00Hi Veronica and Steve,
Congratualtions and I LOVE ...Hi Veronica and Steve,<br />Congratualtions and I LOVE the hyphenated name and would have expected no less through my enlightened understanding of Veronica and her journey through the many blog posts over the past eigtheen months. Anyone who has really READ them can see clearly who you are, Veronica, and where you are coming from. Your continued love of Jeremy is OBVIOUS, amazing and also expected. The way you have kept his spirit alive and close, expecially to your children, is most honorable and precious. Finding another deep and wonderful love is a blessing you are so deserving of and something which many of us never have once in a lifetime, never mind twice. It is simply a testament to the godly, wonderful, strong, amazing (shall I go on?:) woman that you are and will continue to be. Anyone who doesn't get it or any nay sayers don't deserve a second of your thought or emotiions. Just revel in your blessings. Sending you all love. ValAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09383984478626960844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-68637038074886544582012-05-26T00:55:37.799-04:002012-05-26T00:55:37.799-04:00Praise the Lord! It's beautiful and perfect! Y...Praise the Lord! It's beautiful and perfect! You guys are amazing & Steve is already doing an incredible job caring for you. I'm so encouraged by your lives and am praying for you regularly. God bless you both! So excited for your growing family!!Jess Hoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16518030000633750761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-2725657046476155662012-05-25T16:26:56.189-04:002012-05-25T16:26:56.189-04:00Vee,
Its funny you wrote this blog. When you firs...Vee,<br /><br />Its funny you wrote this blog. When you first told us that you and Steve were getting married, the very first thing that popped into my mind was "hmmm, wonder what she's going to do with her name!?". I couldn't imagine you taking the King away (because that's just "who you are"), but I also couldn't imagine you not having the same last name as Steve. In my humble opinion, having the same last name is a visual sign of unity amongst a couple. After you got married, I have been diligently watching your FB to see if your name changed. I normally don't like the hyphenated name thing, but in lieu of the situation...I found it to be absolutely fitting. Plus, God really is a pretty smart guy...because the two names just "mesh" well and flow together harmoniously, almost as if they were meant to go together. <br /><br />In regards to "Anonymous". Steve couldn't have said it more eloquently, and with more class if he tried. Well done. I am glad I read his response, before I got to the bottom & added my own...as there is no promises as to what may have come out (I may need to sit on the front row come Sunday after some of the thoughts that ran through my mind). I couldn't be more impressed with the courage & class that both of you have. Rest assured, to me (and everyone else who knows you), we all see that this comment as being purely ignorant and tasteless. Sadly, it appears this coward is just jealous of you guys, and this was their inappropriate way of expressing it. <br /><br />Enjoy your Jamaican vacay together! Best wishes to you both on you sweet new marriage!Randa McClurenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-68807834024731462752012-05-25T16:19:48.789-04:002012-05-25T16:19:48.789-04:00Anonymous - Not even sure if you'll read this....Anonymous - Not even sure if you'll read this. I felt much anger toward your comment and still do. I called you a moron and mentioned wanting to kick you in your special place. After some reflection, I remember that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against Satan and his demons. I am angry that Satan worked through you to say what you said and I want to kick him in his special place. You were created by God and He loves you despite what you do. You were just sharing your opinion like the rest of us and there's nothing wrong with that, although I strongly disagree with you, but it's how you feel. The part of your comment I really have a problem with was mentioning that they are the trash that you talk about children having a different name than their mom and dad. Referring to them as trash that you gossip about! Can you really love Veronica as a friend, but consider her trash? Yet, you wished Veronica the best. I question your sincerity with wishing them the best. I don't really believe you feel that way. Try not to let Satan work through you. Why not spend your life loving and building others up? Show grace, mercy, and kindness whether you agree with a situation or not. I'm speaking all this to myself as well. Steve and Veronica - hope you are enjoying your honeymoon and be careful which beach you might wander onto.gwpierce73https://www.blogger.com/profile/13078856394771823353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-61981073010316466112012-05-25T14:49:23.793-04:002012-05-25T14:49:23.793-04:00What's the old addage --walking a mile in ano...What's the old addage --walking a mile in anothers shoes? You can never judge - especially if you've never been there!! not knowing you and steve from adam, however, steve's response should affirm any misgivings about his character, intentions and your love for each other. I know that your jeremy is peaceful knowing you and the kids are being in his presence. There is no manual for this. You just get through it. Congratulations xs 100000. Enjoy your life, love and happiness. (side note, i guess no blog is safe from naysayers. Keep on keepin on)...mirandaMirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04050357223372046966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-36174881833984078302012-05-25T14:48:50.306-04:002012-05-25T14:48:50.306-04:00What's the old addage --walking a mile in ano...What's the old addage --walking a mile in anothers shoes? You can never judge - especially if you've never been there!! not knowing you and steve from adam, however, steve's response should affirm any misgivings about his character, intentions and your love for each other. I know that your jeremy is peaceful knowing you and the kids are being in his presence. There is no manual for this. You just get through it. Congratulations xs 100000. Enjoy your life, love and happiness. (side note, i guess no blog is safe from naysayers. Keep on keepin on)...mirandaMirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04050357223372046966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-58081211033116882132012-05-25T12:50:56.301-04:002012-05-25T12:50:56.301-04:00One more thing, I applaud you both for leaving the...One more thing, I applaud you both for leaving the anonymous comment up. That shows courage and provided a great opportunity to share how God's love is alive and well. <br />CariAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-3958236424945343972012-05-25T12:48:47.799-04:002012-05-25T12:48:47.799-04:00Love the name choice! I too was curious what you w...Love the name choice! I too was curious what you would choose and was hoping you would go with King-Cunningham. If anyone has a doubt about how you, Steve, Jeremy's family, your 5 children, and friends feel, (I am a unmet friend) they haven't read your journey from the beginning. <br /><br />Dear Anonymous, your pain is obvious, for that I am sorry, please reach out for help. I will pray for God to guide you in a direction that is healing, for you and those in your life. <br /><br />CariAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-37569630121835000812012-05-25T12:02:40.146-04:002012-05-25T12:02:40.146-04:00Tears in my eyes! You have such an amazing man! ...Tears in my eyes! You have such an amazing man! Wrap your arms around him tight!<br /><br />I love the choice you made! It symbolizes everything that you are!<br /><br />I hope that your honeymoon is fab!The Olson Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07954922681212342935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1166658235135692088.post-85675768948160772842012-05-25T00:56:23.719-04:002012-05-25T00:56:23.719-04:00I am so happy for Mrs. King-Cunningham (I love tha...I am so happy for Mrs. King-Cunningham (I love that way that sounds ;c)) and Mr. Cunningham! You both deserve nothing but the best!! There is a reason that you 2 crossed paths and became one, may God continue to bless you and your 5 beautiful kiddos :c)<br /><br />LOTS of love!<br /><br />Molly<br /><br />P.S. Steve you ROCK!!!mollygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12965488245699022928noreply@blogger.com