tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274150508216368140.post4615581476879212044..comments2023-07-07T00:26:46.146-07:00Comments on No More Merlot: The unbearable heaviness of being overwhelmed.....drybottomgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702877045042502693noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274150508216368140.post-79629424609167859022010-12-01T21:40:47.031-08:002010-12-01T21:40:47.031-08:00You are not alone. You can have a meeting in the ...You are not alone. You can have a meeting in the strangest places. Your blog or mine? Smile!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274150508216368140.post-62339382758386448402010-12-01T19:58:38.996-08:002010-12-01T19:58:38.996-08:00That moment of surrender has to come but sometimes...That moment of surrender has to come but sometimes it seems so long. It does happen though, in God's time. I am grateful for that.Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274150508216368140.post-36708926417090379982010-12-01T07:55:33.938-08:002010-12-01T07:55:33.938-08:00I was addicted to romance novels. I had them hidd...I was addicted to romance novels. I had them hidden everywhere, would stay up all night reading, lived under a blanket of shame--especially when my kids found them. One night I met Jesus; His Spirit touched mine and I fell in love with God. No need to read about romance anymore--I had the real thing. I went home and gathered the books and gave them to my husband to burn. It was one of the best days of my life. That was eleven years ago. It's true--the Truth will set you free. When we encounter the Lover and discover how loved we are, we can put away the things that used to chain us.<br /><br />I am so glad to read your story. What an beautiful inspiration you are. Blessings to you and your family this holiday season!Melissa Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16024400805290277282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274150508216368140.post-78336650789046036452010-11-29T18:52:20.213-08:002010-11-29T18:52:20.213-08:00Great post and thanks for the tip on the book, wil...Great post and thanks for the tip on the book, will look for it at the library this week.Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13346506272189195497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274150508216368140.post-15259203881835863382010-11-29T18:22:32.372-08:002010-11-29T18:22:32.372-08:00Good thoughts and insight, great writing. Yes, I ...Good thoughts and insight, great writing. Yes, I have heard that Melissa Gilbert's book was well done.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16797249102281133361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274150508216368140.post-10765088028386784862010-11-29T14:27:57.012-08:002010-11-29T14:27:57.012-08:00wow. i really need to read her book...what a sad b...wow. i really need to read her book...what a sad but redemptive story...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274150508216368140.post-3029697701173314272010-11-29T12:08:54.742-08:002010-11-29T12:08:54.742-08:00what an amazing post! I had no idea Melissa Gilbe...what an amazing post! I had no idea Melissa Gilbert is an alcoholic. I grew up watching Little House on the Prairie - still love it in fact...we rent the episodes from the library because my young daughters like it so much too.<br /><br />My denial lasted as long as it did because I couldn't admit that I was flawed, that I was not superwoman, just like you said. My eldest daughter had a lot to do with me finally admitting I had a problem. ALthough she was only a preschooler, the look of fear in her eyes reflected the fear I remember feeling when witnessing my parents during their active alcoholism. It got me to my first meeting within weeks and I have been sober ever since. <br /><br />Thanks again for some wonderful thoughts.mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700941649031924777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8274150508216368140.post-64772581754796929952010-11-29T11:24:52.717-08:002010-11-29T11:24:52.717-08:00wow, sad deal, my little "half-pint" gre...wow, sad deal, my little "half-pint" grew into an alcoholic. I pray that Ms. Gilbert has found peace. Thanks for the read :-)Scott M. Freyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11588618061480681504noreply@blogger.com