tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607287847097570059.post3300524700706690684..comments2011-07-25T16:13:12.548-05:00Comments on My unCommon Life: Who's Your Mama? (In-Law, that is!)Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136566957854525234noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607287847097570059.post-39444366122096700252009-08-11T00:05:17.005-05:002009-08-11T00:05:17.005-05:00I will never forget...my husband's first birth...I will never forget...my husband's first birthday after we were married...I was so excited and wanted to do it up big, however, my MIL planned a huge birthday dinner with the family...needless to say I was devastated and uphauled."This was my husband now!"<br><br>My wise mother told me..."most likely you will live many years longer than your MIL, and there will be many birthdays that you will be able to honor your husband with a dinner or meal." <br><br>The same wise advise was given when my son, the first grandson was gifted most everything he did (and didn't need). "You know I understand your concern that maybe she is overdoing it, however, you are young, early in your marriage, and let's face it broke. Be appreciative for her generousity and spend your money on bills!"<br><br>Well, I can say many years later. I don't know why I was upset...now that I have more than one child, I never begrudge a gift (needed or not) for either child. I also think back, and although my MIL was not near enough to provide a big dinner this year for my husband's birthday...I didn't being here make as big a deal out of it as I should have/could have either.<br><br>Also, having a son of my own now...I can understand that motherly love and bond. So, for those who have new MIL or will have soon...heed my wise mother's advice! For MIL...one day I will gain your ranks and hope that I am as giving a person as my MIL is!<br><br>God bless you Molly for sharing with us...I think there is so much we can learn in sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607287847097570059.post-30298458705891729302009-08-11T18:41:46.983-05:002009-08-11T18:41:46.983-05:00Dearest Molly! I, too, have been blessed with a lo...Dearest Molly! I, too, have been blessed with a loving mother-in-law that manages to support and love me as part of the family. She is godly and beautiful inside and out. I am truly blessed to have her as a friend and mother-in-law -- just an added bonus for marrying my cutie pie husband. I hope to apply these lessons and love when my children marry someday (since they are 2 and 4, I've got some time to prepare!).Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10304709468883789926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607287847097570059.post-37273657265882913632009-08-13T08:57:35.473-05:002009-08-13T08:57:35.473-05:00You know I'm loving this post since I'm wr...You know I'm loving this post since I'm writing on how to be mom and mother in law to grown kids.<br><br>This great. The Lord seems quite clear on this one and I preached it to both of my children in their engagement periods. The Lord says that we LEAVE our parents to CLEAVE to our spouses.<br><br>Wonder how different the marriage breakup rates would be if we understood how to leave, release and cleave while still being family in connections that please the Lord?<br><br>I still have no answers, just many questions. <br><br>You offered some great answers.Kay Martinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607287847097570059.post-5843579258164749592009-08-19T23:47:34.126-05:002009-08-19T23:47:34.126-05:00Check out my blog...I just posted about the wonder...Check out my blog...I just posted about the wonderful cruise my sweet in-laws took us on this summer. <br><br>My sister has great conflict with her mother-in-law. Because of that, she is determined to unconditionally love and accept the girl her son, Matt marries.Leebirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08007034372718549685noreply@blogger.com