tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post976938849028523176..comments2013-10-30T11:07:27.438-07:00Comments on No Such Thing as Perfect: Less and More.tomianniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11075119869389583638noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-19319536882013914952013-06-02T06:47:44.627-07:002013-06-02T06:47:44.627-07:00Thanks for sticking this out there. I'm workin...Thanks for sticking this out there. I'm working through a process and I've done some searching and returned very little valuable. The Ensign, does have a few great articles. I found you through my cousins wife's blog (Christie G) I'm glad I was able to read about your experience. <br />Thanks for sharing something so personal!LeShelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08020057622809559862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-24912064194847016182013-04-21T09:34:36.134-07:002013-04-21T09:34:36.134-07:00God works in mysterious ways indeed. I have been r...God works in mysterious ways indeed. I have been researching multimedia art these last few weeks and have stumbled upon countless blogs... And I want to thank you Tomi for sharing this, it has helped me. I needed to read this and I am grateful beyond description for your story has restored the hope I have lost this last week and my faith in humanity. You're very lucky to have such a wonderfulNYScrapMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13044113048657986030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-13053023808190328362012-10-04T23:00:59.162-07:002012-10-04T23:00:59.162-07:00Tomi Ann, I **heart** you.
So much.Tomi Ann, I **heart** you. <br />So much.Serene is my name, not my life!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02181359150279923307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-67051898609515786402012-08-16T23:49:14.218-07:002012-08-16T23:49:14.218-07:00WOW! You are an inspiration! You and yours are i...WOW! You are an inspiration! You and yours are in my prayers. Love to you all.<br />Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09199514989227555984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-91148174397324403432012-08-15T08:18:15.625-07:002012-08-15T08:18:15.625-07:00It's very brave to be so honest! Prayers for ...It's very brave to be so honest! Prayers for you and Dan as you go through this together. I'm so glad you Dan has such a judgment-free environment.Christie Gardinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02658986928013877444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-84829179180891014442012-08-14T23:36:30.981-07:002012-08-14T23:36:30.981-07:00TomiAnn,
I am so very sorry for the sorrows &...TomiAnn, <br />I am so very sorry for the sorrows & trials you are going through. I am also amazed ' impressed with your wisdom for one so young. You have an amazing testimony. When times get tough, remember the teachings of your parents. If you doubt - lean on their testimonies. You are an amazing, strong daughter of God, who loves you. You have many praying for you, you are not alone. Kathy Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09571657799473481171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-57705461809441240532012-08-14T18:44:29.160-07:002012-08-14T18:44:29.160-07:00Tomi, my heart breaks for you, and yet I can't...Tomi, my heart breaks for you, and yet I can't help but be lifted up by this at the same time. You have the most amazing outlook, and Dan is to be commended for being honest about something that (in this 'hood) makes him very unique. I don't think either of you will have many to turn to that "have been there" before. But please know you aren't alone. I am certain Joe Ashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07625097894635896548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-85894940498411511022012-08-14T14:53:59.740-07:002012-08-14T14:53:59.740-07:00Tomi, Beautifully written and heartfelt. A very w...Tomi, Beautifully written and heartfelt. A very wise friend once said to me "It's really about choosing between Love and Fear", and to me that was meaningful. I would love to talk when you feel like it. There are resources out there for LDS couples where one has experienced a change or loss of faith. Meanwhile, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!<br />Love,<br />jeraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03983728257372970545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-11448961943352619052012-08-14T10:28:26.906-07:002012-08-14T10:28:26.906-07:00No words of wisdom from me...but I want you to kno...No words of wisdom from me...but I want you to know that you are truly God's Daughter and he is there for you and as one of your "sisters" my heart aches for you but also I have faith in God's presence in your life no matter what!<br />Love CathieCathie in UThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01909023462400392260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-83946974421742515132012-08-13T21:58:37.897-07:002012-08-13T21:58:37.897-07:00Mange mange knus og kærlige tanker. Det kan ikke v...Mange mange knus og kærlige tanker. Det kan ikke være nemt, og jeg ville ønske jeg havde gode råd, men jeg kan nok ikke sige noget der magisk vil fikse alting. Din mand lyder som en god mand, der elsker dig og børnene, og det er et fantastisk fundament at bygge på. Held og lykke til jer alle! Kærlige hilsner, SaraSarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14748470355283272317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-37386369387363198652012-08-13T19:12:53.042-07:002012-08-13T19:12:53.042-07:00TomiAnn I know we aren't close but I have alwa...TomiAnn I know we aren't close but I have always admired your faith and energy and your relationship with your mom. I understand the need to share once and the fear that someone will have some petty reply. I hope that does not happen to you but as I can see from other replies you have a wonderful support system. I too have struggled with my faith through the years but have always known of GodUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790687118633865470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-52292014109081569142012-08-13T15:41:42.574-07:002012-08-13T15:41:42.574-07:00Love you friend. Thanks for being brave and so go...Love you friend. Thanks for being brave and so good. In awe of your spirit. Yogurt Bliss anytime. :)<br />Borenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349287794232135082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-82284228889186221782012-08-13T15:29:28.554-07:002012-08-13T15:29:28.554-07:00I think this is a wonderful example of how to have...I think this is a wonderful example of how to have faith in your spouse. Thanks for sharing, Tomi.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01789094383193923851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-83865598169008492902012-08-13T14:37:25.585-07:002012-08-13T14:37:25.585-07:00Tomi, I have felt that "do I really know this...Tomi, I have felt that "do I really know this person" feeling in my life also, and it is a scary feeling. I'm so sorry that you are having to go through this right now! All I know is that none of us (who hear your story) have the capability nor the right to judge the way anyone chooses to live their life. Just know that you are amazing and we love your family!lindsey vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00595850023663679545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-28580784266917071392012-08-13T12:38:10.258-07:002012-08-13T12:38:10.258-07:00words are informative and can speak volumes but no...words are informative and can speak volumes but nothing speaks louder and more resounding then the heart. I feel your love and understanding as well as dans to work through whatever is posed( and imposed). I love you guys. when are we going to go for indian food again?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16297948458699789931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-18694159356813687272012-08-13T12:15:25.972-07:002012-08-13T12:15:25.972-07:00Sweet, Tomi Ann. Thanks for sharing the difficult...Sweet, Tomi Ann. Thanks for sharing the difficulties in your life. This is truly one way for the rest of us to be able to learn from experience, without having to experience it ourselves. And wow, huge thanks to Dan for allowing you to share this with everyone! You and your cute family have been added to my prayers. You are not alone, Sweet Girl. As you've stated, the Lord is very Sadie Jane Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05268675477350600664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-63308683263267096972012-08-13T12:03:33.320-07:002012-08-13T12:03:33.320-07:00Thank you for being so candid, I can only imagine ...Thank you for being so candid, I can only imagine how many people your story will resonate with and touch. We should talk sometime.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04080619809243881554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-31669795400883790522012-08-13T11:52:17.641-07:002012-08-13T11:52:17.641-07:00Sweet Dear Tomi Ann, I know we are not really clos...Sweet Dear Tomi Ann, I know we are not really close. But I do want you to know how proud I am of you! Wow! your amazing! Really! For those who don't understand, will one day! We must keep our faith and trust in the Lord! We are taught family is first and so you are moving forward with that! The Strength of your marriage will keep your children secure! The love you have for the Lord will do The momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04109854401372581958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-44961725103170675422012-08-13T11:32:31.093-07:002012-08-13T11:32:31.093-07:00I just want you to know that as long as he is a go...I just want you to know that as long as he is a good man and a man of his word, and his love is there for you and the kids... he is a keeper. I am atheist too, I believe in myself and all the good things I can do just because I can and I want to. I am glad you are giving him the chance to show you, the kids and the rest of the family, that being an atheist is NOT being bad.Soniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17520725760141200629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-12757827421217946722012-08-13T11:07:39.244-07:002012-08-13T11:07:39.244-07:00All I can say is that going through struggles mold...All I can say is that going through struggles molds and shapes us into who we are supposed to be. Stay Strong in your beliefs, and your marriage! My thoughts are with You!whitney williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00402812708899989310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-32261938866623360712012-08-13T10:06:12.707-07:002012-08-13T10:06:12.707-07:00Thanks for sharing your story, Tomi! I am so inspi...Thanks for sharing your story, Tomi! I am so inspired by your faith in God and your love for your husband. There is no power greater than LOVE. xoNataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01235868484302690285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-77971312093114283652012-08-13T10:02:39.129-07:002012-08-13T10:02:39.129-07:00My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wond...My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful little family, Tomi. I love you.Sandy Pontonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666417301820664742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-38571130272486830042012-08-13T09:49:24.404-07:002012-08-13T09:49:24.404-07:00I couldn't think of anything more to say other...I couldn't think of anything more to say other than we love you TomiAnn, you will be in my personal prayers, and how strong I think you are to accept this challenge and move forward. It sounds like you have a great guy there, and maybe sometime down the road things will change for him. But for now, cherish the blessings you have, those 3 cute kiddos, and know that our Heavenly Father loves Kim Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225870830451482476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-20500474839831147812012-08-13T09:47:57.644-07:002012-08-13T09:47:57.644-07:00Thank you for sharing Tomi. You are very loved by ...Thank you for sharing Tomi. You are very loved by your family, friends and God. I admire you so much. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380102945419561482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7414826615329471065.post-12728684452508941722012-08-13T09:40:57.313-07:002012-08-13T09:40:57.313-07:00With tears in my eyes and do much love for both of...With tears in my eyes and do much love for both of you, I want you to know how incredibly brave and amazing you both are. I'm here for whatever you may need. Love you!Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10549347599083193967noreply@blogger.com