I have come to the realization that not all things really are as they appear and not all people are who they say they are. I have been in a relationship for the past 8 months with someone who I, as well as my family, believed to be "the one." This is false. He is not who he says he is. He continuously lied to me, my sisters, my family, and my friends throughout our entire relationship. Our relationship was based solely on lies. I'm thankful that I realized this now instead of 3 months from now, when we were expected to be engaged. He has a serious sickness and if you live in this area and he has encountered you in inappropriate ways, I sincerely apologize.
I'm going to ask that you pray for me and my whole family as I try to move on with my life.
I am taking a break from the blogging world for a while as I try to figure things out.
55 comments:
Laura,
I was so sad to read this. I am thinking about you and praying for you. You take care of yourself.
I don't know you personally, but I have enjoyed your blog for the past few months. And eventhough I don't know exactly what is going on, when I read you post today I felt terrible for you. You are in my thoughts!
-An anonymous "friend"
Thinking of you Laura.
We love you and are thinking of you, yaya.
I just stopped by your blog to tell you "Happy Belated Birthday." Now my heart has dropped to my stomach. I am so sorry to hear what you're going through. Please know you're on my mind and we'll miss you during your blog break.
love and prayers to you LJLL
Oh my goodness. I'm so sorry to read this. And shocked, but obviously not as much as you were/ are. I'll be praying for you!
Thanks for sharing with us.
ejw
You're in my thoughts and prayers
Thinking of you!
LT, i love you and i will be praying for you.
Laura,
I am so sorry you are having to deal with this. You arent alone, we are all praying for you!
love~Amanda
Laura,
That is one sick MAN!!!! We love you and are praying for you!!!!!
Jordan and Saunders
Laura~ So sorry to hear what you are going through...I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers until you return from your blogging break!
Laura,
I am so sorry to hear about this. I'll be thinking of you during this time. Take care! Hang in there! My prayers are with you.
Brooke
Laura,I will be praying for you in the weeks and months to come. You are a beautiful young person and I am sure God has a special person picked out for you in the future.
May God Bless You!
Barbara Cooper
oh laura..... im so sad to read this. i hope and pray that all of this works out for the best and that you are able to free yourself and move on... bless your heart - i don't even know what went on, but it musta been a doozy for you to post about it on your blog!
love you and thinking of you...
you are such a special woman -
mk
You are in my prayers!
Julie McVey Jones
I'm sorry about your heartbreak. This hymn always helps me in my grief.
Be Still My Soul
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side. Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain. Leave to thy God to order and provide; In every change, He faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly Friend through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake to guide the future, as He has the past. Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know His voice Who ruled them while He dwelt below.
Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart,And all is darkened in the vale of tears, Then shalt thou better know His love, His heart, Who comes to soothe thy sorrow and thy fears. Be still, my soul: thy Jesus can repay From His own fullness all He takes away.
Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on When we shall be forever with the Lord. When disappointment, grief and fear are gone, Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored. Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past
All safe and blessèd we shall meet at last.
laura,
you deserve someone way better than JR Love. God DOES has the man of your dreams for you, and all of what you are having to go through will be worth it when He brings that man to you. I am praying for you at this time.
Love, a used-to-be friend of JRs and a friend of yours.
Laura, I'm so sorry. Know that you'e on my mind and in my prayers...take care of yourself (lots of chocolate, bubble baths, and friends.)
Love, Lee
Another hymn to help put things in perspective:
Turn your eyes upon Jesus.
Look full in his wonderful face.
And the things of earth will grow
strangely dim,
In the Light of His glory and
grace.
thinking of you Laura and I know that someone special is out there for you
thinking of you Laura and I know that someone special is out there for you
we are thinking about you and praying for you. you are such a wonderful person and deserve the best. one day you will get it. love you!
you have always been a wonderful person and deserve someone amazing. i don't know what happened, but it seems that God has protected you. take care!!
I love you. Come visit if you need to get out of town.
I love you. Come visit if you need to get out of town.
Lisa
"For I know the plans I have for you, " declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Hang on to His promises
Laura,
I just want to give you a big hug. I'm so sorry that you are having to deal with this. I know it is painful.
You are on the top of my prayer list.
Hugs to you,
Trace~
You are in my thoughts and prayers. As unfortunate as it may be you will pull through and learn from this experiance.
Laura, I am so sorry to hear this. Although I have been absent from the blogging world for the past month or more, I have been keeping up with you and checking your blog. I will keep you in my prayers.
Sweet LT,
Yes, it's been ages, but you're still one of my favorite people. I've been there. The road's long. Too long sometimes, but Jesus is at the end of it. And at the beginning. Hold on tight to Him. He's got it all figured out. Love from too far away, friend.
bless you sweet friend. i don't know what happened, but i know that God has this under His control and His arms around you. please know that we're praying for you and hoping that the recovery will be fast. love you much
Wow....I am so sorry to hear that...You deserve the best and don't even settle for less!
Sophie
i can't believe this, lt. know that i am thinking of you everyday and praying for you constantly. keep holding on...good things are coming...love ya friend!
Bless your heart! I can't imagine what you are feeling right now. But the fact that you were willing to share it with us and let us know that you will be taking a break, shows the wonderful kind heart that you have. My sweet friend, please know that you are not alone in this, Your Saviour is walking by your side, ready to carry you in the hard times, always ready. I pray that He feels you with incredible peace right in this moment and for all the moments to come. Please know that we will be lifting you up and will be missing you here!
Phil 4:6 6 Be anxious in nothing, but in ALL things, by prayer and petition, and with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Be thankful, not FOR this trial, but for the FACT that HE is WITH you and seeks to bless you IN and THROUGH this trial. He seeks to BLESS YOU my dear friend.
LET HIM! it might be through a friend, a book, a song, but He WILL bless you!
God has something so much bigger and better planned for you! One day, of not already, you will rejoice in this difficult lesson in life.
Know that you are in our prayers and we are prayihg for a peace to come and fill your soul. God is so good and through him, all things are possible.
LT- I'm so sorry about what's happened to you. Know that you're a great and beautiful person inside and out and GOD is going to put someone in your life that you deserve. I know that you're physically and mentally hurting but I know from my past experience with my ex that this whole ordeal will make you so much stronger! I'm here if you ever need to talk! Lots of love-SB
miss you already yaya!! I was sad to leave starkville. boo hoo.
can't wait to see the flowers you planted - pictures please!
you have SUCH an amazing support group - the best friends (and family, if I do say so myself)- and the strongest faith...you will make it through this!
In the meantime, I am here to break things with you, watch girlie movies with you, and drink lambrusco with you.
PS - "moonnee, ma!! monnee, ma! ma!"
miss you already yaya!! I was sad to leave starkville. boo hoo.
can't wait to see the flowers you planted - pictures please!
you have SUCH an amazing support group - the best friends (and family, if I do say so myself)- and the strongest faith...you will make it through this!
In the meantime, I am here to break things with you, watch girlie movies with you, and drink lambrusco with you.
PS - "moonnee, ma!! monnee, ma! ma!"
Oh LT..I am so sorry that something terrible has happened to you. But with a faith like yours, you know God is going to carry you through this storm. Psalm 33:20- We wait in hope for the Lord: He is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you.
Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you and lifting you up in prayer.
Tracy~
LT- be strong. God has a perfect plan. You are adorable and sweet and cute, and He has Mr. Adorable and Sweet and Cute and HONEST waiting for you. Thinking about you...
Sorry if I comment twice...something happened last time I tried. Just wanted to let you know you are in my prayers. I can't believe someone would hurt you like that, but there are crazy people out there. You are a beautiful person, and don't lose your trust in others. GOD BLESS!
So sorry to hear this! Praying that God will wrap his arms around you.
Thinking of you and praying for you!
Laura T- You have blessed my life in so many ways! You WILL conquer this trial and OVERCOME it a BIGGER and BETTER person. You have the strength that is far more powerful than anything you can imagine coming from God, your family, and your MANY friends. I will be here for you EVERY step of the way. We have so MUCH to look forward to. God is going to bless you in so many ways. You just have to sit back, let the rain pass, and allow Him do His work. You are one of the GREATEST people I know! We are very different in many ways, but far more alike in all the ways that are important. You are definitely loved by all!
LUV U LOTS!!! HEGS :)
LT! I was so sad to be reading what I was reading. I've been in your place and it's not fun. Please know that I will be praying for you and your family as well as him. Much love!
LT! Know that I am thinking about you and praying for you constantly. I am so sorry to hear that you are hurting so bad! Lots of Love!
Cathy
I am so sorry you are having to go through this. You are so classy and deserve the best. You are in my prayers.
I've got so many things to say right now - and I don't even know what they are!!! I'M JUST MAD!!
This calls for a girls night, girls trip... whatever... I've never even met you in person but I know just by visiting your blog and emailing with you that you have alot of friends and a lot of people that love you ( and that are fond of you - that's me!! )
Don't let anyone steal your spirit! This is obviously a huge blessing in disguise since it happened before any wedding plans! So glad you found out sooner than later .. whatever the problem is!
I'm so sorry for your pain!
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I miss you (well in blogland!) I hope you are having a great weekend!
Just got around to reading your blog. I'm so sorry that something bad happened and you were lied to and deceived. However, PRAISE GOD you didn't marry him! Because God would never send you someone who would not cherish you for the wonderful treasure you are. In the difficult time of waiting, remember He has a perfect plan and a perfect man for you. Jeremiah 29:11
Love you bunches,
Donna Manning
hey lt,
you'll be in our prayers
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