tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021334748633952462.post8628054507014390722..comments2023-11-03T00:28:29.301-07:00Comments on Nichole Giles, YA Author: The Strongest SupportNichole Gileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12536148445303996747noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021334748633952462.post-55492664765300958922008-07-28T12:55:00.000-07:002008-07-28T12:55:00.000-07:00Nichole, that was a sweet story you told. In spit...Nichole, that was a sweet story you told. In spite of the mistake your friend made, they should be there for her, to help her move beyond what she did, and make a happy life for herself and her family. It sounds like she wants to do the right thing. And I wish her all the best. As imperfect individuals ourselves, sometimes we take not judging others to the opposite extreme her parents did, and believe that we don’t have the right to protect ourselves from people or situations that may be harmful to us, because we think we “don’t have the right” to judge. <BR/><BR/>In the case of your friend, it is clear that her parents and immediate family made a poor choice in not supporting her. But there are of course, situations where we not only have the right, but the obligation to judge, or in other words, use our good sense. Like in the case of this post, it was entirely right for you to understand that her parents avoiding her wedding was inappropriate. And I sincerely hope that your friend’s parents will be able to repent of their own short comings, and support their daughter in the future.LoraLee Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740644472388617290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021334748633952462.post-67673611400020152262008-07-28T12:41:00.000-07:002008-07-28T12:41:00.000-07:00Great post Nichole! I was excited to see it in the...Great post Nichole! I was excited to see it in the newsletter today. :)Rachelle Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05522589944408062365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021334748633952462.post-1798574467975025112008-07-09T22:10:00.000-07:002008-07-09T22:10:00.000-07:00Nichole, thanks for sharing this experience. I can...Nichole, thanks for sharing this experience. I can only imagine how difficult it must have been for the bride. My sister will be marrying civilly this fall because her finace isn't a member. It's heartbreaking, but I would never miss her wedding because of that.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, stop by my blog--you've been tagged.Heather Justesenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16585046213575146355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021334748633952462.post-62776580862556451982008-07-08T23:12:00.000-07:002008-07-08T23:12:00.000-07:00Ali, Thanks so much for sharing. I think stories l...Ali, <BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for sharing. I think stories like this help us all to know we're not alone in our grief or frustration or whatever we're feeling.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad to know your sacrifice was well worth it.<BR/><BR/>NicholeNichole Gileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536148445303996747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021334748633952462.post-77390481824129624022008-07-07T22:07:00.000-07:002008-07-07T22:07:00.000-07:00Hi Nichole and Danyelle,Nichole, that was beautifu...Hi Nichole and Danyelle,<BR/><BR/>Nichole, that was beautifully written. I, too, had a day much like that. Like Danyelle, I was the only member marrying a Mormon man. <BR/><BR/>I remember feeling that sadness on a day that should have been the happiest of my life. But as they say, the heart knows what it wants.<BR/><BR/>For me, my wedding day was a small sacrifice for a lifetime of love and happiness. I hope your friend finds the same.<BR/><BR/>Hugs to her!ali crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023009704454279645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021334748633952462.post-26021979732743014762008-07-07T13:17:00.000-07:002008-07-07T13:17:00.000-07:00Thanks for sharing, Danyelle. Isn't it funny the ...Thanks for sharing, Danyelle. Isn't it funny the way people react to differences in religion? <BR/><BR/>It was a beautiful wedding, and though the bride was sad, she did have some support, and that helped her tremendously. I hope that ten years from now she will still be married and happy as well as you.<BR/><BR/>NicholeNichole Gileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536148445303996747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021334748633952462.post-81287045048309837942008-07-07T13:08:00.000-07:002008-07-07T13:08:00.000-07:00NicholeMy wedding was quite similar to the one you...Nichole<BR/><BR/>My wedding was quite similar to the one you described. Except the reason my family wasn't there was because I chose to be married in the temple - and they weren't LDS. They were so mad that I was getting married to a Mormon, in the temple where they couldn't attend, that no one - not a single relative - even sent me a card to say congrats. It was like my wedding day just a blip on the calendar for them. I remember being so upset the morning of our wedding, that my hubby's dad gave me a blessing for peace and guidance from Heavenly Father.<BR/><BR/>Ironically, today I'm the only sibling still married (ten years this summer!), has kids, and is happy with where my life has led and where it's going. And of course, now they all really like my hubby. <BR/><BR/>Tell your friend to hang in there and just trust and have faith in Heavenly Father. He'll carry her through.Danyelle Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00006907198681924095noreply@blogger.com