tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060593037912557290.post5173332841558071344..comments2023-10-11T02:55:36.868-07:00Comments on FALLING UPWARD: A Tale of Two DressesHolly Rutchikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16772621408994976608noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060593037912557290.post-88549056100252643252011-03-11T20:00:18.953-08:002011-03-11T20:00:18.953-08:00Thanks so much for sharing this story. I had only ...Thanks so much for sharing this story. I had only heard of your first wedding, and this story completes the picture. I'm so glad you didn't give up the reception and your big lacy dress, even if it happened after the wedding date! I hope I have the grace like you to see past details to the heart of the matter. My favorite part:<br /><br />"I had two weddings, and two wedding dresses. I was humiliated in both of them, but loved greatly in both of them as well. More importantly, I have one groom. And one very big lesson learned about protecting my joy."Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07750345738133073276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060593037912557290.post-59362854705687133272011-03-05T07:40:16.695-08:002011-03-05T07:40:16.695-08:00Sniff, sniff! Beautiful story Holly! I'm real...Sniff, sniff! Beautiful story Holly! I'm really inspired by your whole marriage story in general. Thanks for sharing it!!Lagartijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493523908121894209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060593037912557290.post-41171089505869164682011-03-04T17:29:49.790-08:002011-03-04T17:29:49.790-08:00Oh wow, I love this story! What a beautiful messag...Oh wow, I love this story! What a beautiful message of true love. Btw, your big, fancy dress is so amazing. I love that color... I too wanted the darkest shade of white. :) You look stunning, and I am so glad they didn't cut it off you!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04966555296621723142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060593037912557290.post-89479983360646751522011-03-04T14:17:43.854-08:002011-03-04T14:17:43.854-08:00Yes, you SHOULD submit that story! It's wonde...Yes, you SHOULD submit that story! It's wonderful and beautiful. It speaks volumes about us as women, wanting to please everyone but ourselves and settling for less than what we desire because of others' opinions. I'm SO glad you learned this lesson early in your marriage. I'm still learning :)Second Chanceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01995486505355339008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060593037912557290.post-15324476323725017862011-03-04T11:16:39.766-08:002011-03-04T11:16:39.766-08:00"I was humiliated in both of them, but loved ..."I was humiliated in both of them, but loved greatly in both of them as well." This is such a beautiful quote. You make my day with this terrific story. Speaking of which: I have a link to send you, because you need to send this to Chicken Soup for the Soul, who are putting together a "bride" book.<br /><br />http://www.chickensoup.com/form.asp?cid=possible_books<br /><br />I mean it. You need to send this story to them.Kathleen@so much to sayhttp://www.kathleenbasi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060593037912557290.post-78562875976403281052011-03-04T10:09:41.716-08:002011-03-04T10:09:41.716-08:00Holly, there's so much within this post. Wow! ...Holly, there's so much within this post. Wow! I'm so glad you had a chance to share that story. Who knew what would come of Betty's question, right? So many beautiful lessons learned in this one. I'm so proud of you, and so happy for your bright faith that has sustained you throughout your marriage!Roxane B. Salonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459456545891720716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060593037912557290.post-16311248143958571332011-03-04T07:13:35.646-08:002011-03-04T07:13:35.646-08:00This just makes me smile. I love hearing how marr...This just makes me smile. I love hearing how marriages begin. It makes me feel very blessed to think about how different my husband and I are now than at the start of our marriage. I love that we've learned and grown together in God's grace. It sounds like you and Joseph are much the same in that respect. Praying for the blessing of a lifetime of growing and learning together!Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498028496686295825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060593037912557290.post-86559470185833624702011-03-04T05:38:12.277-08:002011-03-04T05:38:12.277-08:00What a story! I'm so glad your husband is oka...What a story! I'm so glad your husband is okay! I'm not sure I would have handled it any better. There is social "protocol" surrounding serious events and your husbands surgery meant that everyone could "educate" you. What a tough time...But you look beautiful in both dresses!!<br /><br />There have been a few times in my life where I have had to take pictures or smile for the camera and the memory is of a fake smile and a lot of stuff running through my head! I have to reconcile with those moments too. One of them was traveling through Austria with my roommates, my now husband and his two friends. I was soooo angry in a photo at my roommate and now I have to look at it and no one knows what was going through my head!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15858543043754603289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060593037912557290.post-17588967964459089942011-03-04T05:29:46.525-08:002011-03-04T05:29:46.525-08:00I accidentally left a comment as my Mom--oops! LO...I accidentally left a comment as my Mom--oops! LOVED this one Holly!Krissy A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14959638846186151943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060593037912557290.post-50986904020398991972011-03-04T05:28:32.381-08:002011-03-04T05:28:32.381-08:00Ooooohhh this one is soooo good!!!! LOVE IT! (It...Ooooohhh this one is soooo good!!!! LOVE IT! (It helps that I was there for almost every last minute of it!) :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12075237333902160723noreply@blogger.com