tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post6693769873076348340..comments2023-06-23T08:23:31.756-06:00Comments on Sweetly Worn: My personal dirty secret- Remembering Roe v WadeThistleAshDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407623759023282922noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-36708146303077192772013-04-21T09:58:52.798-06:002013-04-21T09:58:52.798-06:00Thanks for sharing your story, God's story or ...Thanks for sharing your story, God's story or redemptions, of love, grace and mercy. When I read other peoples stories and look at my own life, I'm amazed at God's goodness.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!!Ashlee Francoishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527366843424666986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-90260110491403811092013-02-23T14:02:27.836-06:002013-02-23T14:02:27.836-06:00Thanks :)Thanks :)ThistleAshDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407623759023282922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-49887133465426384302013-02-23T13:24:24.723-06:002013-02-23T13:24:24.723-06:00Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am hum...Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am humbled and convicted by it. I know it will have a lasting impact on many people. I praise God for your courage to share. Bless you and your child.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-56226173907324700292013-02-10T11:50:04.675-06:002013-02-10T11:50:04.675-06:00I'm not much of a computer blogger, but today ...I'm not much of a computer blogger, but today my wife brought in the laptop and asked me to read this blog. It was your blog talking about date rape in general and what women go through when they are considering an abortion. About halfway through your blog tears began to run down my cheek.<br /> <br />I've been a police officer for approximately 43 years and on numerous occasions I've had to investigate both rape and date rape and sexual assaults. I've seen firsthand the effects that such crimes have on women and the emotional stress and trauma that they have to go through. These crimes can change their lives overnight. I remember the time that my daughter, Nicole was almost a victim of a date rape drug. Thanks to the friends that she was with they realized what was going on and put a stop to it. I often wondered what would've happened if they were not able to stop it and I ended up catching the individual that did it. I'm not quite sure I would act as a police officer or father that. I loved his daughter very much. I believe that life is sacred as a police officer and I've had to work the pro-life Demonstrations in January I listen to their arguments pro and con but I guess in the end this decision is going to come down between God and the United States Supreme Court to find common grounds which both sides can live with.<br /> <br />Ashley I will pray for you and ask God to bless you and keep you the next time I have to investigate one of these crimes I hope God will give me the right words to say to help them get through this trauma tell your mom and dad I love them and I will pray for them also.<br /><br />Love you your uncle LarryUncle Larrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-38285017011804759392013-01-31T16:36:19.323-06:002013-01-31T16:36:19.323-06:00Oh your welcome. Sharing my story was as much for...Oh your welcome. Sharing my story was as much for my own healing as anything, but I've been amazed at how many people have read it. Thanks for reading it :)ThistleAshDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407623759023282922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-63118516060778969162013-01-31T11:53:20.049-06:002013-01-31T11:53:20.049-06:00Thank you for sharing your story - how brave of yo...Thank you for sharing your story - how brave of you! What a great reminder to not only care about the lives of innocent babies but to also care about the moms who are hurting.Ashley - EmbracingBeauty.comhttp://embracingbeauty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-50680075522460216792013-01-29T09:30:12.081-06:002013-01-29T09:30:12.081-06:00Thanks :) I am praying that God DOES use this pos...Thanks :) I am praying that God DOES use this post to help others for sure. That's a huge reason why I wrote it. I would have loved to have someone who'd been there at that time in my life, and hope I can use this to do that for someone else. We'll see what God does with it :)ThistleAshDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407623759023282922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-10109627613386542932013-01-29T08:26:11.101-06:002013-01-29T08:26:11.101-06:00beautifully written... and beautiful story. i am ...beautifully written... and beautiful story. i am reminded everyday how the Lord uses even our "darkest corners" to bring glory to him. while these moments and hardships don't define you, they are a part of God's story of redemption in your life. your courage and bravery in putting this post out there is admirable... and i can't help but to think of all the women that will one day stumble upon this post and be greatly encouraged to know they are not alone. black tag diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11699621576183404434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-72423450744539790712013-01-28T16:44:46.171-06:002013-01-28T16:44:46.171-06:00Glad you liked it Joe :) I would love if you pass...Glad you liked it Joe :) I would love if you passed it around :)ThistleAshDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407623759023282922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-82727574939871702992013-01-28T16:37:53.322-06:002013-01-28T16:37:53.322-06:00Ash, I'm a little behind on my blog-reading, b...Ash, I'm a little behind on my blog-reading, but I just saw this, but once I started reading...I couldn't stop. You are so absolutely right. <br /><br />Thanks so much for writing this, I'm going to be passing it around. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127691733076132436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-19778789619878662932013-01-28T11:26:06.435-06:002013-01-28T11:26:06.435-06:00Thanks for that, Thistle. This is Maria's Dad,...Thanks for that, Thistle. This is Maria's Dad, happening on your post through her blog. You've been blessed, and you are being a blessing.<br />http://pluginbenin.blogspot.nl/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-74145358654942399322013-01-28T04:40:35.480-06:002013-01-28T04:40:35.480-06:00Thanks for your sweet words and I am completely hu...Thanks for your sweet words and I am completely humbled that you would want to highlight this post on Wednesday. Thanks so much :)ThistleAshDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407623759023282922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-36803665839520762782013-01-28T01:26:57.731-06:002013-01-28T01:26:57.731-06:00I am so very impressed by your honesty and opennes...I am so very impressed by your honesty and openness. It's such an amazing testimony. You are 100% right that we shouldn't be judging but instead we should be helping, listening, and caring. I'll be highlighting your post this Wednesday for Into the Word Wednesday. Thank you for sharing and for putting yourself out there like this. Beautiful. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11905253695917160052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-8022486416553535622013-01-26T17:04:50.349-06:002013-01-26T17:04:50.349-06:00Thanks for commenting :) I agree that sharing the ...Thanks for commenting :) I agree that sharing the hard stuff is such a blessing. I have received so much from people willing to share their stories with me. And I do hope that I can in turn help others. I haven't seen October Baby. I am the most non up on pop culture person haha. But will have to check it out!ThistleAshDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407623759023282922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-57962376509448645882013-01-26T16:40:20.054-06:002013-01-26T16:40:20.054-06:00I am visiting from Kelly's Korner link up. You...I am visiting from Kelly's Korner link up. Your post was so brave, and I know it will be a blessing to many women! I know from experience that when we are transparent and share hard/shameful things like this, we are then able to reach and bless other women who have experienced/done the same! Some of your post reminds me of the movie October Baby. I really believe that the church needs to have a post-abortion ministry and love on these women. Like you said, they are hurting. I'm not sure how to start something like that, but I'm willing to do something. I will start with praying for these girls/women when I drive by the clinics. We have adopted two kids so far, would absolutely love to adopt again. Thank you for sharing your story!! I am #60 on Kelly's link up.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00035320685598403858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-38995812921719184302013-01-26T14:58:15.425-06:002013-01-26T14:58:15.425-06:00Oh I hate that you share that pain and shame. Pra...Oh I hate that you share that pain and shame. Praying that you find the way to grace friend.ThistleAshDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407623759023282922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-55851955346858871872013-01-26T14:39:46.785-06:002013-01-26T14:39:46.785-06:00You are not alone. I too share a mostly secret sh...You are not alone. I too share a mostly secret shame. I hope to one day share it as you have. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-47577984047104784632013-01-25T09:44:28.198-06:002013-01-25T09:44:28.198-06:00So glad you found me :) I have actually found put...So glad you found me :) I have actually found putting myself out there to be rather healing. Kinda surprised by that. By people have shown so much grace for this post and I am so humbled by that. Will check out your blog later today :)ThistleAshDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407623759023282922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-70767138900541972572013-01-25T09:42:47.821-06:002013-01-25T09:42:47.821-06:00Oh that makes me so sad for your mum. It really is...Oh that makes me so sad for your mum. It really is such a painful experience for people and just not nearly enough understanding about it until you've been there really. Or known someone who has. Thanks for your kind words. So encouraging to hear people's experiences and views. ThistleAshDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407623759023282922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-57401470544017589252013-01-25T06:59:47.527-06:002013-01-25T06:59:47.527-06:00Wow, goosebumps over here!
This is so powerful and...Wow, goosebumps over here!<br />This is so powerful and so true!<br />Thanks for putting yourself out there and sharing!<br /><br />Found your blog via the Wiegands!<br /><br />xoxo Maria<br />michaandme.blogspot.commariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16969029210955252178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-78171536221915694022013-01-25T05:14:42.178-06:002013-01-25T05:14:42.178-06:00What a brave, open and beautiful post. Your story ...What a brave, open and beautiful post. Your story hit home big time for me as my sweet Mum was raped as a teenager, became pregnant from it and was kicked out of home as a result. She went to a clinic and has never forgiven herself for it. So yes no one should ever judge because right or wrong we have no idea what pain is in the hearts of women and young girls who make the painful choice to walk into those clinics. Never any judgment from this person for sure. Never.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03237343965139436966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-39034169105839092272013-01-24T19:25:43.576-06:002013-01-24T19:25:43.576-06:00Wow I am so humbled that you would call my story b...Wow I am so humbled that you would call my story beautiful. Beauty instead of ashes I guess :) I am starting to realize the importance of sharing the story we have no matter how painful. Thanks for following. I will definitely check yours out!!!ThistleAshDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407623759023282922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-86169166798260236722013-01-24T19:20:20.495-06:002013-01-24T19:20:20.495-06:00Sharing that was pretty scary and I was so close t...Sharing that was pretty scary and I was so close to not. But having so many people react with such grace was such a surprise and just really blessed my heart in so many ways. We as Christians definitely have some perspective changing we need to do with All sinners. So many hurting broken people and We are the called out ones supposed to love them. More and more I am realizing that. Thanks for your thoughts. So true :)ThistleAshDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407623759023282922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-39871080516122389582013-01-24T19:15:57.284-06:002013-01-24T19:15:57.284-06:00you have a beautiful story and one that needs to b...you have a beautiful story and one that needs to be shared. so many girls feel alone and I know so many christians only focus on the babies not the mothers on sanctity of life day. BUT every life is valuable, every mother and father and baby. your story is one of absolute beauty. you can share hope and love in a way many people will never be able to. You shine. <br /><br />thank you for sharing! <br /><br />PS: I am a new follower! www.untilonlyloveremains.com<br />Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09314375053949246450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495127973786478603.post-39418322926663395752013-01-24T19:04:41.028-06:002013-01-24T19:04:41.028-06:00Beautiful post! Thank you so much for sharing! We ...Beautiful post! Thank you so much for sharing! We are all broken sinners in need of a Savior. We each have a story to tell. Thank you for your bravery and for taking us into the world of a young hurting girl sitting in that clinic. I cringe every time I read a sign or hear someone call another a murderer because their in that clinic. I just want to SCREAM and ask them what they are accomplishing by breaking someone more than they already are. How about approaching them in love, full of grace, and kindness, meeting them where they're at and showing them JESUS--the only one who can bring healing to their life. Rubi Ruizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08754772891018718167noreply@blogger.com