tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post8765269695767471234..comments2023-04-04T07:26:09.997-07:00Comments on Searching for our silver lining: SpinCristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04317873211902543387noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-49283963667001729862012-08-11T10:37:51.422-07:002012-08-11T10:37:51.422-07:00Family drama is hard. But I think you handled it ...Family drama is hard. But I think you handled it well, with grace, and it sounds like you've even allowed some fractured bonds to heal. When we were at a recent family wedding, I just had to keep reminding myself, "This weekend is not about us. It's not about us." That helped me get through.Darylhttp://soonafamily.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-76261529598393202002012-08-10T13:35:57.742-07:002012-08-10T13:35:57.742-07:00I'm glad you didn't resort to the skunk sp...I'm glad you didn't resort to the skunk spray. It sounds like things went pretty well considering and you were able to feel a little better about your relationship with the in-laws. I'm happy for you hon.ADSchillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13972164121690415796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-64412069649628893872012-08-09T06:36:44.351-07:002012-08-09T06:36:44.351-07:00You are so strong to go to the wedding and be arou...You are so strong to go to the wedding and be around all the family. You could have gotten sprayed by the skunk, but you chose to be even braver. Big Hugz!<br />I love the idea of passing the rings around to be blessed by everyone. Beautiful!Emily @ablanket2keephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10398858102692984237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-45901722411933517742012-08-08T12:47:50.053-07:002012-08-08T12:47:50.053-07:00Braver than I am. I'm thinking I would have f...Braver than I am. I'm thinking I would have found a way to not go to the wedding.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316511791499949824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-421798450620175402012-08-08T11:20:50.075-07:002012-08-08T11:20:50.075-07:00A skunk attack would be an excellent excuse for ge...A skunk attack would be an excellent excuse for getting out of any occasion, however I'm glad that you were able to visit with Grey's family and attend the wedding- mostly unscathed. <br /><br />Sometimes I dread things. Things that most people wouldn't think twice about. All I can do is protect myself. Even the smallest chance that there might be added pain will make me thrust my sword into the air. A tender heart needs to a valiant defender. However, the few times my hand has been forced, there have usually been tiny unexpected surprises. It sounds like this might have been the case with you as well. It's just impossible to know when to let the guard down.Tuttihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05892495385717172227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-52163348131600903732012-08-08T11:05:10.505-07:002012-08-08T11:05:10.505-07:00You are so brave, Cristy. I know you dread the we...You are so brave, Cristy. I know you dread the wedding for the same reason I couldn't bring myself to see DH's family since Thanksgiving last year (BIL's big pregnant wife and now a baby). You've done what I cannot do, and you are my hero. It takes a lot of guts and I'm so happy you were able to let Grey's family despite the built-up resentment and feeling like an outsider. I totally understand because that's how I feel too. I hope one day I can be as brave as you and deal with them head on. Lots of hugs, always....Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03117616077321949924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-73320955958807062462012-08-08T07:13:14.143-07:002012-08-08T07:13:14.143-07:00I like Miss C's suggestion about the skunk mys...I like Miss C's suggestion about the skunk myself.Just Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06315564549299993908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-79310451905483319352012-08-07T23:31:23.774-07:002012-08-07T23:31:23.774-07:00It's good to hear the weekend turned out much ...It's good to hear the weekend turned out much better than anticipated. I hope you'll be able to keep communicating with your hubby's family. I know it is difficult, but it has also helped me and my family to understand each other and what we're going through better. *big hugs*JustHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05373768249873098150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-1576311802487128232012-08-07T22:06:34.734-07:002012-08-07T22:06:34.734-07:00I love this! I can relate to all of this. My fav...I love this! I can relate to all of this. My favorite part of this story is your bravery in being open with your MIL and SIL. This is so hard, but so worth it. Glad to hear this event had some nice ups with its inevitable downs. :)Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15032718306225742021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4129722175911979282.post-51010620489618416992012-08-07T20:24:42.732-07:002012-08-07T20:24:42.732-07:00Good for you for making the most of the wedding an...Good for you for making the most of the wedding and the time with Gray's family. I know that wasn't easy. What a neat story about his cousin (and his aunt and uncle). I loved the idea of having everyone pass around the rings and get "blessed" by everyone. That totally gave me chills. I think of you often on your journey.JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400852355259918507noreply@blogger.com