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Phone Call to FMIL - update

I couldnt wait to get back on here to tell you ladies about the phone call.
It wasnt bad at all.  I did some real praying before I dialed those numbers. 

I called and identified myself... didnt know what to call her so I didnt call her anything at all, just said "good afternoon".  I asked how she was ect.  She said she was happy to hear from me and it actually sounded genuine.  She did ask why I didnt  call before.  I told her I never had the number until yesterday and also, that with knowing she was ill and that she didnt approve of me and her son I never wanted to cause her undue stress.  She assured me that it never would have done that.  I told her that I have been praying for her from afar tho.  Sometimes alone and sometimes with her son. (This is true) and that I wanted a relationship with her.  She said the same. 

She also went on to talk about herself and that she is dying.  She said that she doesnt have much time before the Lord takes her and she just wants to focus on her relationship with him. 

It was difficult to hear that.  The reason tho, is because I dont hear some1 that is on their death bed in her voice.  Ive been around dying people since I was 17.  I worked in the hospital and have watched many many people die.  Die of all kinds of things.  There is a something different in their voice.  Her voice is not that.  Her voice is despair and depression. 

I called FI and talked to him about this.  He said he feels the same way, that it isnt the sound of a dying person but, of a depressed person.

I guess I have a different understanding for her now.  In that I didnt believe that anything was devious.  Although my mom says that she had no choice but to want to leave the past in the past because in the short future the same person she refused will be cooking her food.  (You gotta love a mamma). 

But, ladies.... day by day.  I'll count this as Day 1

Thanks for listening everyone.  I dont know how I'd manage without all u guys.  I feel blessed to have you guys. 
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  • I am so proud of you Happpp! It sounds like Day 1 of starting over was a success. I hope it continues to grow from here.
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  • I read your previous post and am glad to hear things went well with you and FMIL. However, I'm sorry to hear she's not doing to well. Keep us posted on your relationship with her.
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  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_phone-call-to-fmil-update?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural Wedding BoardsForum:400Discussion:68cb3b54-9e6f-45ab-8bce-d4fca3d2fce2Post:721cfcf7-79d1-470a-b3aa-7264402e6b78">Re:Phone Call to FMIL update</a>:
    [QUOTE]I am so proud of you Happpp! It sounds like Day 1 of starting over was a success. I hope it continues to grow from here.
    Posted by MrsBoss2012[/QUOTE]

    THIS!!!!! Well said MrsBoss2012.
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  • Every day can be a new day full of possibilities if you keep your heart and mind open to the possibilities.  Congrats on your day #1. 



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  • I'm so glad you did this. And when it's all over, you will really really thank God for pushing you to this level where your denied your feelings and did what he wanted.
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  • I'm glad to hear that it went good, prayer works!
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  • That sounds MUCH better than you might have expected. Sorry she is in despair and hopefully continued prayer can help to lift her spirits and prevent the dying inside. 

    Did you get any clarity on what to call her?
  • Whoo Hooo...Girl you was on my mind all day. YES prayer does work. I'm glad it went one for you. I'll keep you & your family in my prayers :)
  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_phone-call-to-fmil-update?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural Wedding BoardsForum:400Discussion:68cb3b54-9e6f-45ab-8bce-d4fca3d2fce2Post:a39efb27-d3b0-4a67-89ce-b33300860828">Re: Phone Call to FMIL - update</a>:
    [QUOTE]That sounds MUCH better than you might have expected. Sorry she is in despair and hopefully continued prayer can help to lift her spirits and prevent the dying inside.  <strong>Did you get any clarity on what to call her?</strong>
    Posted by mejai1[/QUOTE]

    No clarity on that So, I think Im going to call her Miss<u> (her last name).

    </u>I may call her again today or tomorro to check up with her.  Maybe a few times a week since the ice is broken.  I'll be seeing her first weekend in July so, hopefully that visit goes well.  Im thinking about putting together some uplifting scriptures for her to hang in her room in Maryland.  We'll see. 
    Thanks again to everyone's continued prayers, thoughts and support.  Seems like things wont be so bad after all
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