Finding My Life

Even though I am older I feel like I am new to life. At least new to the life of living with God. God has given me a chance to find Him and my way of living with Him leading. I am doing my exploring and just need a place to talk about every day life and my thoughts.

Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Have not been around much...

Have not been writing much and I don't see it picking up any time soon.

I am asking for prayers. I have some rough times coming in front of me.

Please pray for my husband, my children and myself.

Thanks






posted by ALP @ 5:33 PM  

13 Comments:

  • At 1:03 PM, August 23, 2006, Anonymous Bob said…

    Amy I've noticed you haven't been around much. I have been seriously praying for you and your family the last couple of weeks. I will continue to pray for you guys. May God bless you through these trying times.

     

  • At 3:36 PM, August 23, 2006, Blogger samurai said…

    You are in my prayers as well. Please continue to take the time to blog and let us know how things are going so we can better pray for you and your home.

     

  • At 8:32 PM, August 23, 2006, Blogger Julie said…

    I know what's happening but it's not my place to say. I will say, she'll need especially a LOT of prayers covering her and her family on Thursday . . .

    Love,
    Julie

     

  • At 9:11 PM, August 25, 2006, Blogger Julie said…

    I don't know if you've all figured out I'm posting to keep you updated this way or not.

    I spoke with Amy tonight and she gave me permission to tell you a bit about what is happening.

    After talking with her pastors she has gotten into a woman's shelter and left a long very clear letter to her husband. She still would love to reconcile with him if he will be willing to get help, and get the help. If he is willing he is to contact either one of the pastors.

    She is safe with the kids. She continues to look for work. She has no idea how he is reacting right now. She is also trying to find an apartment she will be able to afford.

    So please continue to pray that Todd will wake up and see that there are problems that need to be worked out and worked on, that the marriage can still be saved with willing and open hearts in Christ. Pray that Amy finds a job and an apartment and everything else she needs. There were many things she had to leave behind, including her winter coat. Right now they have no air and it's hot. So there are many needs and little money. All prayers appreciated!

    Also please pray that the parents do not try to get involved, but that they (Amy & Todd) can work this out between themselves (just Amy & Todd and their pastors).

    Much love,
    Julie

     

  • At 8:28 AM, August 26, 2006, Blogger BigMama said…

    Thanks for the update, Julie. Please let her know that she is being prayed for and that all of her requests are being lifted before the throne.

    ~A

     

  • At 7:30 PM, August 28, 2006, Blogger Julie said…

    More prayer requests:

    She needs to get a computer and furniture, and is still searching for a job. No contact from her husband yet.

    Love,
    Julie

     

  • At 10:42 AM, August 29, 2006, Anonymous Bob said…

    Tell her Grampy is still continuing to lift her up through this time........

     

  • At 11:34 AM, August 29, 2006, Blogger samurai said…

    Please let her know that I am praying for Todd, her boys, and for her.

    Also, thank you for posting the updates... please keep us informed...

     

  • At 4:54 PM, August 29, 2006, Blogger Susan said…

    I've been wondering where you were!!! I'm sorry for not stopping by sooner...shame on me for waiting for the "new" to pop up in my blogroll before I visit.

    Blessings, sister!!

     

  • At 7:48 PM, August 29, 2006, Blogger Julie said…

    From Amy:
    He left for golf and that is when we left. Of course it started to rain and we had to rush. There was no way I could have just walked out the door with him there. I left him a note.

    I am pretty sure he is in contact with a lawyer or something of that. He has called and changed our long distance from my name to his (which is against the law because our phone is in his name). I am trying to get through to the company that has our phones as well. I know I had him with no permission on that (because of the last time).

    He is making changes and doesn't seem to care. It really hurts actually. I can't believe I spent the last 9 years with someone who loves me so little...

    I have asked him to get help for 9 years now and each time it was always put back on me and what I did to make him act that way. I am so hurt right now I don't even know what to say or think or feel actually.

    I am truly on the verge of smoking again and I don't want to go back to that stuff.

    It is absolutely crushing to my soul.

    I have no idea how Todd reacted. He called his parents the next day and talked for a total of 4 minutes to them.

    No one heard from him so Julie and Joerg called and he told them if I wanted to know how I was I needed to call, etc. It was less than a minute conversation with them.

    He changed the long distance plan to his name and right now I am trying to get through to our local phone service people (I think I am now repeating myself).

    The boys I was for sure were going to hate me and don't. They don't really enjoy the shelter but what other choice do we have.

    I also make to much to get any help from the state. A 3 person family can only make $471 a month. Who the heck can live on that? Not even a single person can live on that.

    I plan on calling my family and his family tonight but I am dreading those calls. I did sent letters to his parents and mine but man - I am not really wanting to talk to any of them yet but I know I need to. Or I feel obligated to do it.

    I guess the reality is - my husband doesn't love me Amy. He doesn't care to change. Gosh even putting that down in front of me is hurtful.

    Love,
    Amy

     

  • At 1:20 PM, August 31, 2006, Blogger samurai said…

    Anything new?

     

  • At 7:04 AM, September 01, 2006, Blogger Scott Bramlett said…

    Tell Amy were still praying for her. (Norm and Norm's GAl)

     

  • At 7:25 PM, September 01, 2006, Blogger Julie said…

    Update from Amy :)

    I meet with Todd for lunch yesterday and things are moving in a good direction. He has agreed to seek some help as a couple.

    I have an interview for a full time job so please pray about that.

    I will do more updating later.
    Amy


    Love,
    Julie

     

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