My husband suggested that we document our process, and have a way that we can share daily what we're going through with the other. Alot of what we wrote is directly to the other, but sometimes its just recording an event or a feeling. I think we both have benefited a lot by writing things down because its easier sometimes to share this way than face to face, although after reading we often actually talk about what the other has written, and usually comment. I think that's why the Retrouvaille techniques didn't feel foreign. We had been writing to each other for four months before we attended that weekend.
Alot of what we wrote won't be relevant for others because we have been very guided by our Catholic faith. Our perspective is different in some ways because of that. However, if you think there's anything here that might be helpful to someone else, let us know. It is a little scary thinking of someone else seeing this part of our lives and reading these thoughts and feelings. Although we don't know how yet, we both truly want to help someone else if there is some way we can.
Please feel free to comment.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
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2 comments:
Too often we see people quit when difficult and painful situations enter their lives. It is eye opening, and hopeful to read about a couple willing to "go through the valley of the shadow of death" and really trust that God's staff is there to comfort them.
We all need to know how to do that. And that it is possible.
Thanks for your sharing. No worries about this being used with anyone else, at this point. Further discussion/permission would be needed. But your processes, both of yours, are very helpful.
Liz
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