Comments on: I wasn't going to jump on this bandwagon… http://amybayliss.com/2009/07/i-wasnt-going-to-jump-on-this-bandwagon/ Cajun Joie de Vivre: Stepping Stones to a Fulfilled Life Tue, 22 May 2012 13:02:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mel http://amybayliss.com/2009/07/i-wasnt-going-to-jump-on-this-bandwagon/comment-page-1/#comment-3317 Mel Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:33:38 +0000 http://localhost:8888/amybayliss/?p=119#comment-3317 I agree that we need to soak that family in prayer. We are really just outsiders looking in, and we don't know the whole story....it makes me so sad for them, but Got can work through any situation. I agree that we need to soak that family in prayer. We are really just outsiders looking in, and we don't know the whole story….it makes me so sad for them, but Got can work through any situation.

]]> By: Sallie http://amybayliss.com/2009/07/i-wasnt-going-to-jump-on-this-bandwagon/comment-page-1/#comment-3318 Sallie Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:38:49 +0000 http://localhost:8888/amybayliss/?p=119#comment-3318 My husband has abandonment issues from his divorce.. there were no children. Divorce is hard. Period. <br /><br />Glad your husband is so good with your boys!! <br /><br />I agree about the Gosselins. We can't ever know all the stresses in their lives. I know a lot of it they put there themselves with the show but I'm sure they thought they were making wise choices when they started it. Maybe they felt they'd be letting people down if they quit and in the end they just let themselves down. Really heartbreaking but God can work miracles. We'll see what happens with this..<br /><br />Hope your week is blessed!<br />Sallie My husband has abandonment issues from his divorce.. there were no children. Divorce is hard. Period.

Glad your husband is so good with your boys!!

I agree about the Gosselins. We can't ever know all the stresses in their lives. I know a lot of it they put there themselves with the show but I'm sure they thought they were making wise choices when they started it. Maybe they felt they'd be letting people down if they quit and in the end they just let themselves down. Really heartbreaking but God can work miracles. We'll see what happens with this..

Hope your week is blessed!
Sallie

]]> By: Andrea http://amybayliss.com/2009/07/i-wasnt-going-to-jump-on-this-bandwagon/comment-page-1/#comment-3319 Andrea Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:41:16 +0000 http://localhost:8888/amybayliss/?p=119#comment-3319 I agree and thank you for the reminder to lift them up in prayer. When I think of this whole situation, I always go straight to how it will affect the kids. I'm 33 and I still deal with the fall-out of my parents' divorce. I wish more people got that. I agree and thank you for the reminder to lift them up in prayer. When I think of this whole situation, I always go straight to how it will affect the kids. I'm 33 and I still deal with the fall-out of my parents' divorce. I wish more people got that.

]]> By: Stacie @ newmommyhelp.net http://amybayliss.com/2009/07/i-wasnt-going-to-jump-on-this-bandwagon/comment-page-1/#comment-3320 Stacie @ newmommyhelp.net Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:39:37 +0000 http://localhost:8888/amybayliss/?p=119#comment-3320 I couldn't agree more. Thank you for the reminder to pray for this family. I think we forget that the show is not just entertainment--it's a real family. I couldn't agree more. Thank you for the reminder to pray for this family. I think we forget that the show is not just entertainment–it's a real family.

]]> By: Twisted Cinderella http://amybayliss.com/2009/07/i-wasnt-going-to-jump-on-this-bandwagon/comment-page-1/#comment-3321 Twisted Cinderella Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:32:35 +0000 http://localhost:8888/amybayliss/?p=119#comment-3321 I applaud your sentiments in this post. I applaud your sentiments in this post.

]]> By: Angie http://amybayliss.com/2009/07/i-wasnt-going-to-jump-on-this-bandwagon/comment-page-1/#comment-3322 Angie Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:46:44 +0000 http://localhost:8888/amybayliss/?p=119#comment-3322 Amy-<br />Having come from the home and community where divorce was NOT the norm, but having survived it---both as a young teen when it happened to my parents, and then as a young adult when it happened to me...I know full well the impact of the lasting effects divorce can have on kids...but...BUT GOD. <br />Because my mother was a STRONG woman of STRONG FAITH and because she TAUGHT us the same---we came through the trials of life and I believe are overcomers despite the difficulties we've encountered along the way.<br />Am I perfect now? Are you kidding me? Lori reminded me yesterday of how I'm late...always... :) (BIG grin)<br /><br />BUT I know when I see the limitations of my own self...I look beyond and see the UNlimitations of Jesus Christ!<br /><br />At least I know when I'm late....I'm not in that boat all alone :) Amy-
Having come from the home and community where divorce was NOT the norm, but having survived it—both as a young teen when it happened to my parents, and then as a young adult when it happened to me…I know full well the impact of the lasting effects divorce can have on kids…but…BUT GOD.
Because my mother was a STRONG woman of STRONG FAITH and because she TAUGHT us the same—we came through the trials of life and I believe are overcomers despite the difficulties we've encountered along the way.
Am I perfect now? Are you kidding me? Lori reminded me yesterday of how I'm late…always… :) (BIG grin)

BUT I know when I see the limitations of my own self…I look beyond and see the UNlimitations of Jesus Christ!

At least I know when I'm late….I'm not in that boat all alone :)

]]> By: Ramsey http://amybayliss.com/2009/07/i-wasnt-going-to-jump-on-this-bandwagon/comment-page-1/#comment-3327 Ramsey Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:02:46 +0000 http://localhost:8888/amybayliss/?p=119#comment-3327 ok. you officially have me in tears! LOL. 1st - because I absolutely LOVED watching the Gosselins and 2nd - my parents were divorced when I was 12, but I later found out my dad had been having an affair for 3 years prior - straight through. Now, 11 years later, I have an awesome relationship with both of my parents, but it wasn't an easy journey. Those talks like you had with your boys are what got me through it, so I'm glad you 2, as parents, can talk with your boys and help them to understand. I still have them with my parents!<br /><br />I, too, will pray for the Gosselins. Great post today! ok. you officially have me in tears! LOL. 1st – because I absolutely LOVED watching the Gosselins and 2nd – my parents were divorced when I was 12, but I later found out my dad had been having an affair for 3 years prior – straight through. Now, 11 years later, I have an awesome relationship with both of my parents, but it wasn't an easy journey. Those talks like you had with your boys are what got me through it, so I'm glad you 2, as parents, can talk with your boys and help them to understand. I still have them with my parents!

I, too, will pray for the Gosselins. Great post today!

]]> By: Warren Baldwin http://amybayliss.com/2009/07/i-wasnt-going-to-jump-on-this-bandwagon/comment-page-1/#comment-3323 Warren Baldwin Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:26:59 +0000 http://localhost:8888/amybayliss/?p=119#comment-3323 I fear the Gosselins are another example of Hollywood explotiation disrupting the family. Hollywood is our modern-day Bablyon. I appreciate your sensitivity to their situation.<br /><br />As a minister, I have found just what you discussed here - the children always feel like the divorce is their fault. It is amazing how your 3 year old even thought so at his young age! They can never hear enough, "It's not your fault." And even then they may still think it is.<br /><br />I'm a first time visitor, having linked here from Susan's site. You have a great blog. wb I fear the Gosselins are another example of Hollywood explotiation disrupting the family. Hollywood is our modern-day Bablyon. I appreciate your sensitivity to their situation.

As a minister, I have found just what you discussed here – the children always feel like the divorce is their fault. It is amazing how your 3 year old even thought so at his young age! They can never hear enough, "It's not your fault." And even then they may still think it is.

I'm a first time visitor, having linked here from Susan's site. You have a great blog. wb

]]> By: Danielle Weissman http://amybayliss.com/2009/07/i-wasnt-going-to-jump-on-this-bandwagon/comment-page-1/#comment-3324 Danielle Weissman Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:56:52 +0000 http://localhost:8888/amybayliss/?p=119#comment-3324 Once again, Amy another post as if you were inside my head!<br /> I was married and separated before I was even a legal adult, I tried as best as a young girl could to make it work, but it ultimately ended in divorce. My daughter who is now almost a legal adult herself still has a lot of bitterness to work through, Although I don't believe she even remembers a time when her father and I were together (other than reminiscing in pictures) she still to this day wishes we would get back together. And we're both remarried w/ children for years! I can't say I've been there since my parents are still married to this day, but I do know that many live with the thoughts of what life would be like if their parents were together. No matter how good their relationship may be with their step parent. This is definitely an area that Satan will try to get his foot in the door! I've learned over the years that their is power in prayer!<br />Thanks for reminding us all of that. Once again, Amy another post as if you were inside my head!
I was married and separated before I was even a legal adult, I tried as best as a young girl could to make it work, but it ultimately ended in divorce. My daughter who is now almost a legal adult herself still has a lot of bitterness to work through, Although I don't believe she even remembers a time when her father and I were together (other than reminiscing in pictures) she still to this day wishes we would get back together. And we're both remarried w/ children for years! I can't say I've been there since my parents are still married to this day, but I do know that many live with the thoughts of what life would be like if their parents were together. No matter how good their relationship may be with their step parent. This is definitely an area that Satan will try to get his foot in the door! I've learned over the years that their is power in prayer!
Thanks for reminding us all of that.

]]> By: Mrs.Olson http://amybayliss.com/2009/07/i-wasnt-going-to-jump-on-this-bandwagon/comment-page-1/#comment-3325 Mrs.Olson Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:22:14 +0000 http://localhost:8888/amybayliss/?p=119#comment-3325 My parents married a month before I was born and divorced a month after I was born. I worry about divorce now that I am married. We used Jon and Kates "divorce is not an option" as our moto for our marriage. <br /><br />I will continue to pray for them. I was really pulling for them as a Christian couple on TV. "Come on, beat the odds" Now God can use this situation to show that Christians get divorced too and this is where their faith is. My parents married a month before I was born and divorced a month after I was born. I worry about divorce now that I am married. We used Jon and Kates "divorce is not an option" as our moto for our marriage.

I will continue to pray for them. I was really pulling for them as a Christian couple on TV. "Come on, beat the odds" Now God can use this situation to show that Christians get divorced too and this is where their faith is.

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