And we are having a heat wave here! You’re looking so very pretty today. I think your honesty and humility are so encouraging to all of us! I have a great respect for you for Pastors wives.
This was such a good video. Thanks for sharing on the hard things in life. I dont believe in abuse in relationships. People involved in them need to seek help and get out of those relationships. God bless you as you continue your journey of healing with the Lord's help. I hope all the memories of past hurts are healed and put under the blood of Jesus...never to surface again. You are loved and appreciated by so many me included. ❤
Sherry no woman should stay in an abusive relationship. It goes against the Lords teachings. You are so wise in what you say. I am growing so much listening to you and Vince ❤❤❤❤
Thank you Karen. And yes...I think it goes without saying that abuse is wrong. Some people have mentioned to me the, "turn the other cheek," Scripture. But I don't really think it applies to abusive relationships.
Hi Sherry, I just found your channel and you are truly a blessing. I loved the gifts you received they are beautiful. I look forward to watching you and getting to know you. I agree I don't believe God wants us to stay in an abusive relationship. My mom was in a terrible abusive relationship and if she had stayed then I probably would not be alive. He in fact tried to kill her and I am so glad she knew she had to get out of the situation. My mom passed away in 2016 and I really never got to talk to her about that. She didn't talk about a lot of things that were bad in her life. She was a Christian and a wonderful mom. I sure miss her and can't wait to spend eternity with her in Heaven.
Hi Robyn! Welcome to the channel and thank you for watching and sharing your comments with me. Your mom sounds like a special lady. I know she would be so proud of you. How exciting it will be when we are all together again.....
Wow wow. Love this video. Sherry, Thank u so much for being vulnerable and transparent. So sorry you had to deal with that. So true we must love ourselves. It’s hard to love others when we don’t love ourselves. We have been hurt in the church and had to leave that church. I have had friends I had to walk away from because it was not healthy. So now I set boundaries. I have to protect my peace. By the way, I do laundry everyday because we workout every day so yes must do laundry. 😂 Sorry about those frozen pipes. Yikes! I love that verse. By the way, I agree with you. No woman should stay in an abusive relationship. I would def recommend to remove themselves from the situation and seek Godly counsel.
Laundry, I seem to never stop doing it! I have a washer and dryer in our apartment. The downside, it is in the kitchen! That gets interesting! This was beautifully said about peace and healing. I do set boundaries with people. I have learned over the years that if I don't they just walk all over me. You gave me a great way to look at this verse going forward.
You're so right....laundry and food prep are endless! Lol. My mom and I always joke about that. Thanks for sharing that you also set boundaries. God bless you, friend. ♥
Hi Sherry! Great update video today. Glad your washer is back! Here in south central PA we got 5 inches of snow last Sunday and then the temps plunged to -2 at night for three days. We stayed indoors the whole time! We still have snow on the ground but it has started melting. I feel the same way you do about being in a harmful relationship. I’d be out of there pretty quick! Love you sweet friend. I pray that God will continue to heal you! ❤️🙏
I love to hear you talk about loving clotheslines and having a washing machine that works. I don't need to do laundry often as I am only one person here. "5 already grown children and I have been widowed twice" It made me think it might be fun to do a waiting load. The pure joy of hearing that washing machine going delights me to no end! I am filled with a grateful heart over it and your post helped me not to forget the joy of having something so wonderful. I didn't have one until my 4th baby so I have never stopped being grateful for one. In the summer I love to hang clothes out on the clothesline that two of my sons made for me for Mother's Day some years ago. Bless your heart. Can you wrap your pipes in there with a heated wire thing you buy at a hardware store? My late husband did that in the barn where pipes often froze and we never had that problem again. It wasn't expensive. xxx
Hi Linda! Thanks for sharing about your washer situation. Like you, we didn't start out having one so I truly appreciate it now. I will look into something to wrap around the pipes out there. We usually only have this happen once or twice in the winter because we do have some kind of special tubing around the pipes. But I am going to check out this other option you mentioned.
Hi Sherry, I just love your videos. A dear friend who is a pastors wife suggested I read lysa turkhurst' teaching on setting boundaries. Wow! I'm loving & respecting myself more each year. What I've been doing this winter is baking cookies for our neighborhood warming center. Those who are cold & hungry can come inside & warm themselves.❤ Our weather has been what you've described Sherry. Sherry have you thought about counseling for the things that are coming to mind from the years in ministry? Your gifts are beautiful. That's one of my gifts...giving gifts❤. I look forward to your next video. I enjoy how you keep it real sister...yes I do. Your precious dear friend to many. Hugs ☺️ Oh, & I do a load of laundry each day😊
Hi Susie! The book you're reading sounds wonderful and I should look into it. I love that you are baking cookies and doing ministry for those all around you by providing warmth and snacks. I have considered counseling but to be honest, I am finding so much healing at this point without it. I am reading and studying tips on healing the nervous system. I have noticed that movement is an important part of that healing process and I am missing a big part of that due to the weather. I told my husband tonight that I might start going to he mall and walking indoors there. I think another thing that is effective in healing is the ability to let things out... to speak of them and acknowledge them. I did a bit of that in his video. Thank you for your kindness, friend. Hugs and blessings. ♥
I'm sorry you had to go through those things, Sherry. It sounds like the Lord is bringing it back to your attention to help you heal though and that's beautiful.
I'm so, so sorry, Sherri. I know how it feels when hurtful memories come flooding back. You're right about the correlation with age and things surpressed over the years, flooding back, it's happening me since I entered my 60s. I don't know the answer entirely but so far just remembering to cry out to God in really bad moments is all I can do. God bless you ❤
Hi Linda! Yes, I do think age is part of the process...and entering a new stage of life. But one thing I do have is a perfect sense of peace and I know that comes from the Lord. Blessings to you, friend.♥
Sherry you are a blessing to me. I am so happy the for the first day I looked at one of your videos. This video is God sent. I am sure some part of it relates to one of us who follow you. God is watching over you. Stay blessed. I love you. ❤❤❤
Oh my. This video resonated with me. I have a toxic relationship with my father and his wife. They are very difficult and your jaw would drop if I told you some of the things they have said to me and my children. My kids are adults and they understand now. My husband is done. He says he's been wanting to "put my Dad in place" for decades and he's going to do it now. This makes me anxious. I do have anxiety/panic disorder. I'm on medication. But I know my husband and he's controlled himself for so long and put up with so much.....I know he's done. And IF he goes off, it won't be pretty. I was the peace maker in my family. I'm used to swallowing my feelings and staying quiet. I've not been communicating in the group text with my father and my sister. I stopped because I have an incredible amount of stress in my life right now. And I've learned I can't share that with them because they don't truly care. They think I'm dramatic because I have anxiety. So whatever I say gets invalidated, or ignored. It's so painful. My son has a very serious diagnosis. One with no cure. I'm believing God for miraculous healing. But his gastro wants him on yet another med and my son has to be able to work especially because he needs health insurance. He has a bone test coming up and a lot of blood work. He takes monthly Stelara shots and three liver pills a day. So I see the stress in him about adding another medication. At the same time, our daughter's car can't be fixed. It needs thousands of dollars in repairs. She is 26 and going to school for nursing about an hour and 20 min away from her apartment. She can't afford a car payment. We have already helped her financially so much! And she's made some awful choices in her life. So I'm praying for wisdom. Then just yesterday, I went to the dentist to get a cleaning and found out the extraction I had last October (which is all healed and I REALLY wanted to get a partial made) has to be re-opened because I still have two root tips left. I felt like crying. I'm seeing my oral surgeon this afternoon. So I'm just being quiet. It's how I get when things are overwhelming. My father and his wife see that as disrespectful. I've tried to tell him that I get quiet when I'm going through a lot. He doesn't listen. And his wife always thinks the worst of me. She is agnostic so I don't think she likes me because of spiritual issues too. Sometimes I want to defend myself. I want to go off and remind them of every single horrible, insensitive thing they have ever said. But I don't. I ask God to defend me. And I've learned to go low-contact with them. My father hates it. He's so beyond frustrated that we don't come to visit often. I've been in therapy and I decided last year to have as little exposure to them as possible. I felt so much better. And I felt like I could love them better by keeping distance if that makes sense. I know my sister isn't happy with my choice. But she's not comfortable to be around either. I have to watch my words and I can't be myself around either of them. Sorry to post a long comment but your video touched my heart. Thank you for your honesty. God bless you Sherry. 💓
Hi Grace...I'm sorry for these life issues that you are going through. Wow. I know it has to be a lot on you. I am just going to pause now and pray for you and your family. I know God can work miracles in any situation. I'm praying for your son and his health, your daughter and her transportation issues, your dental work, and for your dad and his wife. I know God has a plan in all this and it's for your good. So I am asking him to bring you peace in the midst of it all. Sending big hugs to you!♥
Hello miss sherry, thank you thank you. Very interesting video. You are a blessing to me. Thanks for sharing your friend mail! Much love, & appreciation, & prayers. 💕🖐💕
This really hit home for me Sherry. Thank you for addressing the difficult things with a godly focus. I lived with serious emotional abuse for many years, and I think when someone advises you to "stick it out," that person has likely never experienced how horrible abuse is. I can say from my experience that I was only able to forgive by removing myself from the situation permanently. It's interesting how very difficult it is to leave, even though you want to be free of it. Leaving was the hardest thing I've ever done. Isn't that crazy? But true. I can't stand to hurt people, but I was willing to let the abuse happen to me. So a big yes! We DO have to respect ourselves and have boundaries. Thank you for being brave and talking about it. That's healing in itself, talking about it. I really enjoyed seeing the thoughtful gifts you received, they are so pretty and meaningful! I have been to NC countless times, my grandson lived and worked there and recently moved just across the border to SC for his job. Your area is just beautiful... and I'm glad you have more normal temperatures again! We're still pretty cold here in NE Ohio where I live. But we're used to it. I'm looking forward to spring!!
Hi Karen! Thank you for your willingness to share your experience with me and with others who read here. I do believe it will help those who are looking for support. I'm sorry for all you went through but I'm glad you were able to break free and feel safe again. So glad to learn about your grandson and his work location. I hope he will enjoy his job just over the state line. We travel across ourselves sometimes, to visit an outlet mall they have there. It's not too far and gives us a change of scenery. I'm with you...I'm just about ready for spring to arrive! Blessings to you, Friend. ♥
Hi Sherry, I’ve been thinking about that verse for a couple of years now because I am working on loving myself more! As you know I am a Pastors daughter like you and I know all about having to hold my tongue and eventually exploding because I held it in so long! I’m sorry that this happened to you when all you were trying to do is be a good Pastors wife and tried to do everything right! I watched that happen to my mom! and I struggled too! Jesus knows us and understands how we are feeling he says he will never leave you or forsake you! I know there is hope in the healer and I want to encourage you because you brighten my day with your videos and scripture writing. It has made a difference in my life! Thank you! I’ll be praying for you! I’ll be looking forward to your next video:)
Hi Yvonne. Thank you for writing this comment. I read it through twice! I can feel that you understand what I am sharing from the heart. I am hearing from quite a few pastor's wives and a couple who grew up as pastor's children. Several are writing me privately because they don't feel they can speak freely. I get it! So sorry for what you and your mom experienced. But, as you mentioned, knowing we have a Savior, full of love and compassion, makes all the difference. I appreciate your encouragement and prayers, friend. Blessings. ♥
Love it Sherry the stories and the gifts. How sweet. Lately I have gone to visit my 87 yo mom In Florida and preparing and teaching the kids Sundays at our church in Ga that my husband and I started in 2001. We have recently been seeing growth at the church with salvations and baptism recently. It’s awesome.
We got some snow yesterday - enough to make the roads icy. 😟 The sun is peeking, but we're supposed to get more snow today and tomorrow. Not a lot - just enough to mess up the roads. As for laundry, I share an apartment with my sister, youngest daughter, her husband and their husky. We have a washer and dryer in the unit (yay!) My sister does her own laundry, my daughter does hers and her husband's, and I do my own. Since they all work, and I'm at home during the day I do my clothes, household laundry (kitchen towels, tablecloths etc) as needed, throughout the week, and my bedding on Fridays. My daughter does their laundry on Saturdays - sneaks some in during weekday evenings. Sis does her laundry on Sundays. Thankfully our washer and dryer are in the center of the apartment, so no problems with freezing. I don't think a woman should have to endure an abusive relationship, especially if there is physical abuse involved. I need to start walking again . . . I'm sure I would feel less anxious!
Hi Amy! I love the laundry routine you have going in your household. You guys have worked it out nicely. Now that my husband is retired, he helps with laundry and things go so much faster! The weather was beautiful yesterday and I was able to get out and walk. I was thankful! Blessings to you, friend. ♥
Greetings Sherry! I really enjoyed our time together today! I'm one of those people who had to leave an abusive relationship, and I really struggled with that decision. I finally came to the point where I had to trust God to be merciful to me. I still have disturbing dreams about him coming back. I understand about old wounds coming to light as we heal, because it happens to me too. You are such a sweet person! Healing is my word too. Love and blessings ♥️🙏
Hi Jean! Thank you, thank you. I appreciate you sharing what you did. I'm so sorry for all you went through and for your disturbing dreams. But I am so thankful you are safe and free from harm. I'm glad to know you and I are both working on healing this year. It's nice to realize we aren't alone. Love and blessings, friend. ♥
Loving your neighbor as yourself……this message is timely for me. I was talking to my husband the other night about a sin that I have that is so difficult for me to control. When I encounter someone who only talks about themselves and thinks that’s a “conversation”, I am just so frustrated by the whole encounter and I want to talk about it to a more trusted friend who can probably commiserate about the situation. There is a woman at church that people try to avoid because of the way she traps you into her monologues and it’s hard to move away. I find myself not always thinking the best thoughts about her, then later I’m so disappointed in myself for not remembering that she’s a child of God too. I know this doesn’t really go along with what you were talking about regarding abusive relationships. However, my guess is that we’ve all encountered people like this, and maybe there’s a way to set boundaries for these situations. I was so shocked about the confrontations you’ve had over your lifetime of serving as a pastor’s child and wife. I just can’t imagine why people would be so cruel. Would you consider seeing a Christian counselor to help sort out your feelings? It can be so freeing to talk with an objective listener who might point out things that you may not have considered. It has helped me in the past. Sorry to be so long winded! You have some wonderful friends who sent you those special gifts. You truly are a blessing to us all, Sherry…..😊 ❤-Brenda
Hi Brenda and thank you for sharing about your experience. As you shared your story, I considered that sometimes there are people we just have to take in small doses. That's how I see it. We love them and care for them, but maybe our personalities clash. These might be friends we have to approach carefully and perhaps set some boundaries to help us in our relationship with them. As I mentioned to another subscriber, I have considered counseling. But I feel I am doing so well right now! I am doing lots of reading and studying. I am changing up habits by adding more steps, getting outdoors, and allowing myself extended periods to be still. In these moments, I can feel God providing what I need. Just in speaking aloud about some of these deeply hidden feelings, I find myself healing and being in a positive place. I know these things take time, so that's why I am taking this year to focus on healing and light. Thank you for being a blessing to me, Brenda!♥
Hi Sherry, you look great! You are so genuine and sweet. It’s too bad that humans can be so selfish and cruel. I’m reading through the chronological bible (first time for old testament) this year and Job’s friends were unbelievable! I appreciate you so much ❤!
Hi friend!! I'm so glad you are reading the chronological Bible this year. Are you enjoying it? You're right. Job's friends were something else! But the wonderful thing about Job is that he prayed that God would forgive them. And you will notice that when he prayed that, God began to restore all that Job had lost. Job had lots of heartbreak (understandably so), but he worked through the pain part and came to restoration. What a wonderful thing! Thanks for spending time with me, bobba! I appreciate you right back.♥
Yes I’m really enjoying the chronological Bible! We’re following along with Bellevue Baptist in Memphis. After reading we watch their daily commentary on UA-cam. Love you Sherry!!
Oh Sherry, you have such a tender heart. I love that about you. When you were talking about hurts I really felt for you. I know my pastor's wives have been through alot. I try hard to be an armor bearer and lift them up. I haven't always done as good as I should have. I have hurts from my past too, that I try to forget, but am not successful. Phil 3:13-14. Press on.
Hi Sandra! Thanks for your kind words. I am not too much of a crying person. Matter of fact, it's somewhat rare that I do. But lately it has been a thing that happens and I am learning to roll with it. I appreciate that you are a person who is kind to your pastor's wives. It means so much to them. And unfortunately, sometimes we let the difficult memories override the sweet ones...the ones where people did or said extra nice things. I am sorry for your hurts, friend. Together we will persevere and encourage one another to a wonderful 2025!
I do laundry daily. It's probably my least favorite homemaking job so I don't like to have too much at one time:) Love each gift you shared...such a blessing to get mail hugs! Yes....healthy boundaries create healthy relationships. Loving others does begin with loving ourselves in healthy ways. You are special and your channel always lifts my heart. Thank you
I used to have an above ground well house and I would keep a heated lighter in there as well as one near my washer pipes on a closed in room just like you’re saying during those colder temps. It did help ❤
That's good to know. Another viewer suggested some type of heating element to wrap around the hoses leading to the washer so I need to check into this, too. Blessings to you, Kim!♥
Love your channel ! I have been watching you for some time. I totally understand where you are coming from I also am a Pastors wife and appreciate the scripture about learning to love ourself. ❤️ Praying for your healing of ministry hurts. My husband and have been in the ministry for about 40 plus years. So I can relate. Be Blessed and have a Blessed week. Praying peace and rest for your healing.❤
Thank you for watching, Tammy...and for being so kind. I can feel from your comments that you've walked my walk! I am grateful for your work for Jesus...and for all you have done to serve him over the years. Thank you for you prayers, friend. Sending love to you. ♥
Wow, you really unpacked a lot in this video. :) How wonderful that your grandson was baptized Sunday, and even more special to be baptized by his grandfather. Your gifts were so sweet. I'm with you; I love dangly earrings! I am also with you about abusive relationships. They need much prayer and seeking God, but they also often need at least some separation to work through the issues. That is such a difficult situation. Yes, loving and accepting ourselves for the sinners saved by grace that we are is so important. By doing that we can see our neighbors as being the same thing and needing love and acceptance, just as we do. You have such a beautiful spirit, and I enjoy each of your videos. Have a lovely week.
Ohhhh Sherry!!! I truly truly enjoyed your chatting about the weather and your gifts BUT your heart felt time after that was just WHAT I NEEDED to hear. I hope i can share this with someone in my life who really needs this. You can say things in such a wonderful way. By the way I think it would be fun to have a laundromat date!!!! Years ago my husband and I had "dump day" dates. We hauled the trash and then went to Hardees!!! Love and prayers. I'll see you on IG!!! I loved the pics of The Baptism.
Aww...I love that idea of 'Dump Day," Debbie! Dump Day and Hardee's sounds just like the perfect date to me. That's a sweet memory of time spent with your husband. Thank you for being an encourager! Blessings to you.
Love your neighbor as (you) love yourself: I think many of us are quite good to ourselves. We buy ourselves a nice coffee, our favorite treat, a new blouse or we do what we wish when we wish. Turn that around to our neighbor: buy our neighbor the good coffee, her favorite treat, or do what she wants when she wants. I wouldn't make an A if I had to submit to a test, but it seems to me thats a part of how it should work.
Thank you, Sherry, for another timely video. It made me cry, as it was just what I needed to hear today. The Lord is using you in my life as I, also, heal from years of being a pastor's wife. When you said that you had to shove things down, I so resonated with that. Oh my goodness. So true! In my journey, I am learning to give the hurts over to Him, knowing full well that He is a God that sees everything and is my protector and defender. He will deal with them, leaving me free to move forward. It's hard, though. The Enemy is very adept at bringing painful words and cruel actions to mind. It is then that I am learning to pray immediately and give it over to the One who loves me tenderly. But, it is a journey, and I still have a ways to go. Even though we haven't met, it is such a blessing to be on this journey "together." The Lord is using you in my life, and I am beyond grateful for your willingness to share and be vulnerable. Thank you, Sherry. ❤
Hi Debbie. I would give you a hug if I could! Thanks for sharing from your heart and from your experience. I'm sure we've been through some of the same trials and heartaches. Even though I'm sad you had to go through them, it's nice to know we aren't alone...that others can relate and understand. Thank you for that. I also appreciate how you deal with those hurts and feelings you have. You give them to the Lord and let him take care of them. That's what I do too. It's true that satan tries to trip us up and get us into a negative head space, but he has no hold on us! Amen to that. Thanks again for watching and sharing. I pray the Lord continues to heal you and bring you peace throughout this year. Blessings and love, friend. ♥
Thank you Sherry for being transparent. Thank you for sharing. I havent been following you very long, maybe a few months. I really am blessed with all the words you share and reflecting His light! My name is Kimberly, from up here in Ohio, I have commented on a few of your videos. I pray we can become good online friends. I am going to write your name right along with all my other friends and sisters from my church on my prayer list that I keep in my Bible. I so enjoy your videos. Love you sis! 🫂🙏🏻❤️
Hi Kimberly! Thank you for following me and leaving comments. I appreciate that so much. I'm also grateful for your prayers and being placed on your list. That is special to me. Blessings to you, friend!♥
You are such a beautiful soul, and your sharing your healing is helping me to heal. Boundaries are so important! It’s touching that our Lord, let you carry and taste a bit of his cross in being in a position of not defending yourself, just as he was silent before Pilate. I would love to read Amber’s blog. Can you share her site? All I could catch was the word junction. xo AnnieM
Thank you for your sweet thoughts, AnnieM. Amber’s Facebook page is called, Jonquil Junction. I will leave the link for you: facebook.com/share/15xZLYGiDU/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Sherry, I’m reading a book by Dr Henry Wright called “ A More excellent Way” it speaks on the effects of not loving yourself or your neighbor and the health problems we can develop from this. As someone who has witnessed up close and personal narcissistic behavior and what it does to a person mentally and physically, I will say it’s ok to love from afar!
Thank you for sharing this!! That book title seems so familiar. I am thinking I've read it but I can't be sure. I will look it up and see. Either way, it seems like something that would benefit me.
I have a person who ugly towards me and gossips about me, it is very hard. But I believe God sees her actions and mean ways. BOUNDARIES have made my life free. Now we are in a Bible study together and our relationship is better.
Hi Sherry ! I can’t pretend to know what you experienced as a pastor’s wife but here is my hug! (Hugs). It’s getting harder and harder to love your neighbor because this world is so so fallen and some people are just ugghh, but we must love our neighbor as ourself! We are commanded to. I look forward to your videos so much! I can’t even put I to words how much I’m enjoying the study Create in Me a heart of Peace. Started week 4 today! 😊
Hi Sonya! Thank you for the hug...I am hugging you back! I agree with what you said. The world feels unrecognizable sometimes so it takes extra kindness to show love out there these days. I'm glad you're enjoying the Bible Study! It's been a meaningful part of my new year. ♥
Mrs. Sherry I have to agree w you. I don't think God expects us to stay in a marriage or relationship that is abusive. There is a limit to everything. I really enjoyed the video. ❤
All those situations are still in there especially when we forced them way down in our minds. I feel God is bringing a healing time to you so you can help others.
Hi Sherry, Wow, laundry problems can create so much frustration! Your husband sounds like a man of many talents, from repair man to baker! Can you believe we had four inches of snow here in eastern NC? Your grand son's party sounds like fun. Maybe the Lord is bringing these hurts to your mind so He can heal them, He does that , but I'm sure you know that. I've often thought that being a minister's wife can be hard. Know that you are in my prayers! I think I know you a little better now, and we have much in common! ...oh, I wash clothes every day too! With love from your NC neighbor, Melissa❤
I was so excited to see the eastern and coastal areas of NC receive so much snow!⛄ I'm glad you were able to enjoy it. Thank you for your sweet support and your prayers. Yay for daily clothes washing! We truly do have much in common. Blessings to you, Melissa!♥
My word this year is healing. Last year was horrendous. I just don't know how to start, because truthfully I am mad at God. Someone told me that was wrong. I just can't get it right. Hugs for your video.
Hi Rebecca! Thank you for watching and sharing your honest feelings. God understands them! I love that I can be upfront with Jesus and explain to him if I'm frustrated or upset. I love that he meets us right where we are, no matter where that is. Hugs right back to you, friend...and blessings.
No one ever has the right to strike anyone in my eyes was very poor advice staying in a relationship so many woman struggle to be free I prayed for them in covid what a prison that must of been for so many Love conquers all such a good video Sherry .So many times we come across people who harm our souls... thank you for sharing 😊
I completely understand, Treva! I spent a few years without them too. Then, we were able to get a used washer and I hung clothes on the line to dry. That’s probably why I love seeing clotheslines so much. Praying you can get a washer soon, friend.♥️
Hi Sherri. I have walked indoors around my house and have even done some chair yoga and dancing. It's just that I really enjoy outdoor walking. That's probably my favorite physical activity. I actually went to the mall this evening for some walk time and it was good to get steps in!
I am so sorry for the hurt you have experienced. People can be so mean and inconsiderate at times. I feel like the enemy (Satan) has seen all the good things you are sharing with your audience that involve sharing the love of God and he is “attacking” you with these unpleasant memories. I’ll be praying for God to give you peace and to remove this negativity from your life. I agree with the Bible verse card you had about loving your neighbor. We can’t love them if we don’t love ourselves. I also do not believe a woman needs to stay in a relationship where she is mentally and physically abused. These situations often don’t end well, and if they have children, they should not be a witness to such abuse. I hope your other daughter and her family will be feeling better soon.🙏🏼❤️ I love you and I love your UA-cam and Facebook page.❤️
Thank you for sharing this, Joy. While I am processing some cathartic memories, I am also experiencing an abundant measure of peace in my life. So I’m very thankful for that and appreciate your prayers for me. I agree that staying in an abusive relationship is not good for many reasons, including the effects it has on children. Thanks for all your support, friend! Sending love!♥️
I live alone and wash clothing once per week. Sorry to see your pain from past hurt. I pray the Lord will bring you healing and peace. It sounds as if you took the right approach in having grace for yourself.
This is the very reason I left a certain Church, I simply would no longer be here if I had stayed with my husband. There is only so much a person can take, same goes for you Sherry when you had to say something to that woman it’s not good to hold it inside. Even Jesus snapped at people on occasion and He is perfect!
I understand. I think we automatically assume that we are just going to relate beautifully with everyone, especially other Christians. But we are all human...and that human nature can get in the way. I'm grateful to Jesus that he provides what we need for every situation we face.
Sherry. You and are are same age and pastors wives. Nonononono. You do NOT stay in an abusive relationship. Your mind reacts to emotional abuse the same way as physical abuse. Moses gave a certificate of divorce. Stop abuse. Abuse is not Acceptable. God bless you Sherry. You hear the true voice of Gods. Trust in what Jesus does through you sister. Amen
I too have been treated badly by people, it was witnessed by others so I knew my hands were clean. I too ruminate about it sometimes. I tell myself it is more about them than it is about me. I betting they never even think about what they did. Thank you for sharing!🥰
I'm sorry for what happened to you. I recognize we all have hurts and sometimes we do need time to think them over. But in the end, Jesus brings healing and peace. ♥
I love that you are funny and engaging and feminine and “girly” and you have so much wisdom all at the same time.
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@@marilynpeppers1356 You are so sweet, Marilyn. Thank you for making me smile!♥️
And we are having a heat wave here! You’re looking so very pretty today. I think your honesty and humility are so encouraging to all of us! I have a great respect for you for Pastors wives.
Thank you, dear Alison! ♥
This was such a good video. Thanks for sharing on the hard things in life. I dont believe in abuse in relationships. People involved in them need to seek help and get out of those relationships. God bless you as you continue your journey of healing with the Lord's help. I hope all the memories of past hurts are healed and put under the blood of Jesus...never to surface again. You are loved and appreciated by so many me included. ❤
@@annamcelfish2216 Thank you so much for watching and sharing your thoughts, Anna. I appreciate you! ♥️
Sherry no woman should stay in an abusive relationship. It goes against the Lords teachings. You are so wise in what you say. I am growing so much listening to you and Vince ❤❤❤❤
Thank you Karen. And yes...I think it goes without saying that abuse is wrong. Some people have mentioned to me the, "turn the other cheek," Scripture. But I don't really think it applies to abusive relationships.
Sherry, I totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve had to do the same thing and it hurts so bad.
@ totally agree
Hi Sherry, I just found your channel and you are truly a blessing. I loved the gifts you received they are beautiful. I look forward to watching you and getting to know you.
I agree I don't believe God wants us to stay in an abusive relationship. My mom was in a terrible abusive relationship and if she had stayed then I probably would not be alive. He in fact tried to kill her and I am so glad she knew she had to get out of the situation. My mom passed away in 2016 and I really never got to talk to her about that. She didn't talk about a lot of things that were bad in her life. She was a Christian and a wonderful mom. I sure miss her and can't wait to spend eternity with her in Heaven.
Hi Robyn! Welcome to the channel and thank you for watching and sharing your comments with me. Your mom sounds like a special lady. I know she would be so proud of you.
How exciting it will be when we are all together again.....
Wow wow. Love this video. Sherry, Thank u so much for being vulnerable and transparent. So sorry you had to deal with that. So true we must love ourselves.
It’s hard to love others when we don’t love ourselves. We have been hurt in the church and had to leave that church. I have had friends I had to walk away from because it was not healthy. So now I set boundaries. I have to protect my peace. By the way, I do laundry everyday because we workout every day so yes must do laundry. 😂
Sorry about those frozen pipes. Yikes! I love that verse. By the way, I agree with you. No woman should stay in an abusive relationship. I would def recommend to remove themselves from the situation and seek Godly counsel.
Laundry, I seem to never stop doing it! I have a washer and dryer in our apartment. The downside, it is in the kitchen! That gets interesting! This was beautifully said about peace and healing. I do set boundaries with people. I have learned over the years that if I don't they just walk all over me. You gave me a great way to look at this verse going forward.
You're so right....laundry and food prep are endless! Lol. My mom and I always joke about that.
Thanks for sharing that you also set boundaries. God bless you, friend. ♥
I SO agree.. the older I get, the less I know! Thank you for your honesty.
Thank you for watching. ♥
You are such a blessing Sherry❤
@@sandrahackney3219 Thank you Sandra. I think you’re a blessing too!♥️
Hello there, I do a load or two of laundry every day. Enjoy your videos!!❤
I don't see where yo send you mail. ??
Hi Sherry! Great update video today. Glad your washer is back! Here in south central PA we got 5 inches of snow last Sunday and then the temps plunged to -2 at night for three days. We stayed indoors the whole time! We still have snow on the ground but it has started melting. I feel the same way you do about being in a harmful relationship. I’d be out of there pretty quick! Love you sweet friend. I pray that God will continue to heal you! ❤️🙏
Thank you so much, Kim. I appreciate you. Love you. ♥
Two of us here. I wash once a week. When the kids were at home, it was every day.
I love to hear you talk about loving clotheslines and having a washing machine that works. I don't need to do laundry often as I am only one person here. "5 already grown children and I have been widowed twice" It made me think it might be fun to do a waiting load. The pure joy of hearing that washing machine going delights me to no end! I am filled with a grateful heart over it and your post helped me not to forget the joy of having something so wonderful. I didn't have one until my 4th baby so I have never stopped being grateful for one. In the summer I love to hang clothes out on the clothesline that two of my sons made for me for Mother's Day some years ago. Bless your heart. Can you wrap your pipes in there with a heated wire thing you buy at a hardware store? My late husband did that in the barn where pipes often froze and we never had that problem again. It wasn't expensive. xxx
Hi Linda! Thanks for sharing about your washer situation. Like you, we didn't start out having one so I truly appreciate it now.
I will look into something to wrap around the pipes out there. We usually only have this happen once or twice in the winter because we do have some kind of special tubing around the pipes. But I am going to check out this other option you mentioned.
Hi Sherry,
I just love your videos.
A dear friend who is a pastors wife suggested I read lysa turkhurst' teaching on setting boundaries.
Wow! I'm loving & respecting myself more each year.
What I've been doing this winter is baking cookies for our neighborhood warming center. Those who are cold & hungry can come inside & warm themselves.❤ Our weather has been what you've described Sherry.
Sherry have you thought about counseling for the things that are coming to mind from the years in ministry?
Your gifts are beautiful. That's one of my gifts...giving gifts❤.
I look forward to your next video. I enjoy how you keep it real sister...yes I do.
Your precious dear friend to many. Hugs ☺️
Oh, & I do a load of laundry each day😊
Hi Susie! The book you're reading sounds wonderful and I should look into it.
I love that you are baking cookies and doing ministry for those all around you by providing warmth and snacks.
I have considered counseling but to be honest, I am finding so much healing at this point without it. I am reading and studying tips on healing the nervous system. I have noticed that movement is an important part of that healing process and I am missing a big part of that due to the weather. I told my husband tonight that I might start going to he mall and walking indoors there.
I think another thing that is effective in healing is the ability to let things out... to speak of them and acknowledge them. I did a bit of that in his video.
Thank you for your kindness, friend. Hugs and blessings. ♥
I'm sorry you had to go through those things, Sherry. It sounds like the Lord is bringing it back to your attention to help you heal though and that's beautiful.
This is my thought too! Learning to face things of the past and put them to rest is so important to good overall health. Thank you for watching!♥
I'm so, so sorry, Sherri. I know how it feels when hurtful memories come flooding back. You're right about the correlation with age and things surpressed over the years, flooding back, it's happening me since I entered my 60s. I don't know the answer entirely but so far just remembering to cry out to God in really bad moments is all I can do. God bless you ❤
Hi Linda! Yes, I do think age is part of the process...and entering a new stage of life. But one thing I do have is a perfect sense of peace and I know that comes from the Lord. Blessings to you, friend.♥
Wow My Friend,I needed this!!! I love you!!!❤
Thank you Bonnie. I appreciate this. Love you, too, friend. ♥
Sherry you are a blessing to me. I am so happy the for the first day I looked at one of your videos. This video is God sent. I am sure some part of it relates to one of us who follow you. God is watching over you. Stay blessed. I love you. ❤❤❤
Thank you very much, Dawne. I always enjoy reading your comments. Thank you for being an encouragement to me. Love you, my friend. ♥
Oh my. This video resonated with me. I have a toxic relationship with my father and his wife. They are very difficult and your jaw would drop if I told you some of the things they have said to me and my children. My kids are adults and they understand now.
My husband is done. He says he's been wanting to "put my Dad in place" for decades and he's going to do it now. This makes me anxious. I do have anxiety/panic disorder. I'm on medication. But I know my husband and he's controlled himself for so long and put up with so much.....I know he's done. And IF he goes off, it won't be pretty.
I was the peace maker in my family. I'm used to swallowing my feelings and staying quiet. I've not been communicating in the group text with my father and my sister. I stopped because I have an incredible amount of stress in my life right now. And I've learned I can't share that with them because they don't truly care. They think I'm dramatic because I have anxiety. So whatever I say gets invalidated, or ignored. It's so painful. My son has a very serious diagnosis. One with no cure. I'm believing God for miraculous healing. But his gastro wants him on yet another med and my son has to be able to work especially because he needs health insurance. He has a bone test coming up and a lot of blood work. He takes monthly Stelara shots and three liver pills a day. So I see the stress in him about adding another medication. At the same time, our daughter's car can't be fixed. It needs thousands of dollars in repairs. She is 26 and going to school for nursing about an hour and 20 min away from her apartment. She can't afford a car payment. We have already helped her financially so much! And she's made some awful choices in her life. So I'm praying for wisdom. Then just yesterday, I went to the dentist to get a cleaning and found out the extraction I had last October (which is all healed and I REALLY wanted to get a partial made) has to be re-opened because I still have two root tips left. I felt like crying. I'm seeing my oral surgeon this afternoon. So I'm just being quiet. It's how I get when things are overwhelming. My father and his wife see that as disrespectful. I've tried to tell him that I get quiet when I'm going through a lot. He doesn't listen. And his wife always thinks the worst of me. She is agnostic so I don't think she likes me because of spiritual issues too.
Sometimes I want to defend myself. I want to go off and remind them of every single horrible, insensitive thing they have ever said. But I don't. I ask God to defend me. And I've learned to go low-contact with them. My father hates it. He's so beyond frustrated that we don't come to visit often. I've been in therapy and I decided last year to have as little exposure to them as possible. I felt so much better. And I felt like I could love them better by keeping distance if that makes sense. I know my sister isn't happy with my choice. But she's not comfortable to be around either. I have to watch my words and I can't be myself around either of them.
Sorry to post a long comment but your video touched my heart. Thank you for your honesty.
God bless you Sherry. 💓
Hi Grace...I'm sorry for these life issues that you are going through. Wow. I know it has to be a lot on you. I am just going to pause now and pray for you and your family. I know God can work miracles in any situation. I'm praying for your son and his health, your daughter and her transportation issues, your dental work, and for your dad and his wife. I know God has a plan in all this and it's for your good. So I am asking him to bring you peace in the midst of it all. Sending big hugs to you!♥
@thehomespunwife thank you so much for prayers.
I also have a problem with counseling that encourages anyone to stay in an abusive rely.🤨
Hello miss sherry, thank you thank you. Very interesting video. You are a blessing to me. Thanks for sharing your friend mail! Much love, & appreciation, & prayers. 💕🖐💕
Thank you Judy!! Sending love!💕
Excellent video Sherry. ❤
Thank you Cheryl!♥
This really hit home for me Sherry. Thank you for addressing the difficult things with a godly focus. I lived with serious emotional abuse for many years, and I think when someone advises you to "stick it out," that person has likely never experienced how horrible abuse is. I can say from my experience that I was only able to forgive by removing myself from the situation permanently. It's interesting how very difficult it is to leave, even though you want to be free of it. Leaving was the hardest thing I've ever done. Isn't that crazy? But true. I can't stand to hurt people, but I was willing to let the abuse happen to me. So a big yes! We DO have to respect ourselves and have boundaries. Thank you for being brave and talking about it. That's healing in itself, talking about it.
I really enjoyed seeing the thoughtful gifts you received, they are so pretty and meaningful!
I have been to NC countless times, my grandson lived and worked there and recently moved just across the border to SC for his job. Your area is just beautiful... and I'm glad you have more normal temperatures again! We're still pretty cold here in NE Ohio where I live. But we're used to it. I'm looking forward to spring!!
Hi Karen! Thank you for your willingness to share your experience with me and with others who read here. I do believe it will help those who are looking for support. I'm sorry for all you went through but I'm glad you were able to break free and feel safe again.
So glad to learn about your grandson and his work location. I hope he will enjoy his job just over the state line. We travel across ourselves sometimes, to visit an outlet mall they have there. It's not too far and gives us a change of scenery.
I'm with you...I'm just about ready for spring to arrive! Blessings to you, Friend. ♥
Hi Sherry, I’ve been thinking about that verse for a couple of years now because I am working on loving myself more! As you know I am a Pastors daughter like you and I know all about having to hold my tongue and eventually exploding because I held it in so long! I’m sorry that this happened to you when all you were trying to do is be a good Pastors wife and tried to do everything right! I watched that happen to my mom! and I struggled too! Jesus knows us and understands how we are feeling he says he will never leave you or forsake you! I know there is hope in the healer and I want to encourage you because you brighten my day with your videos and scripture writing. It has made a difference in my life! Thank you! I’ll be praying for you! I’ll be looking forward to your next video:)
Hi Yvonne. Thank you for writing this comment. I read it through twice! I can feel that you understand what I am sharing from the heart. I am hearing from quite a few pastor's wives and a couple who grew up as pastor's children. Several are writing me privately because they don't feel they can speak freely. I get it!
So sorry for what you and your mom experienced. But, as you mentioned, knowing we have a Savior, full of love and compassion, makes all the difference.
I appreciate your encouragement and prayers, friend. Blessings. ♥
Love it Sherry the stories and the gifts. How sweet. Lately I have gone to visit my 87 yo mom In Florida and preparing and teaching the kids Sundays at our church in Ga that my husband and I started in 2001. We have recently been seeing growth at the church with salvations and baptism recently. It’s awesome.
This is wonderful, Kimberly! Thanks for sharing. ♥
I always enjoy your videos. I usually do a load of wash a day. I'm glad you were able to get your wash done!
Thank you!♥
We got some snow yesterday - enough to make the roads icy. 😟 The sun is peeking, but we're supposed to get more snow today and tomorrow. Not a lot - just enough to mess up the roads.
As for laundry, I share an apartment with my sister, youngest daughter, her husband and their husky. We have a washer and dryer in the unit (yay!) My sister does her own laundry, my daughter does hers and her husband's, and I do my own. Since they all work, and I'm at home during the day I do my clothes, household laundry (kitchen towels, tablecloths etc) as needed, throughout the week, and my bedding on Fridays. My daughter does their laundry on Saturdays - sneaks some in during weekday evenings. Sis does her laundry on Sundays. Thankfully our washer and dryer are in the center of the apartment, so no problems with freezing.
I don't think a woman should have to endure an abusive relationship, especially if there is physical abuse involved.
I need to start walking again . . . I'm sure I would feel less anxious!
Hi Amy! I love the laundry routine you have going in your household. You guys have worked it out nicely. Now that my husband is retired, he helps with laundry and things go so much faster!
The weather was beautiful yesterday and I was able to get out and walk. I was thankful!
Blessings to you, friend. ♥
My husband is from Mt Airy NC near the Va line so I am familiar with that area and what you were speaking of.
Greetings Sherry! I really enjoyed our time together today! I'm one of those people who had to leave an abusive relationship, and I really struggled with that decision. I finally came to the point where I had to trust God to be merciful to me. I still have disturbing dreams about him coming back. I understand about old wounds coming to light as we heal, because it happens to me too. You are such a sweet person! Healing is my word too. Love and blessings ♥️🙏
Hi Jean! Thank you, thank you. I appreciate you sharing what you did. I'm so sorry for all you went through and for your disturbing dreams. But I am so thankful you are safe and free from harm.
I'm glad to know you and I are both working on healing this year. It's nice to realize we aren't alone.
Love and blessings, friend. ♥
Loving your neighbor as yourself……this message is timely for me. I was talking to my husband the other night about a sin that I have that is so difficult for me to control. When I encounter someone who only talks about themselves and thinks that’s a “conversation”, I am just so frustrated by the whole encounter and I want to talk about it to a more trusted friend who can probably commiserate about the situation. There is a woman at church that people try to avoid because of the way she traps you into her monologues and it’s hard to move away. I find myself not always thinking the best thoughts about her, then later I’m so disappointed in myself for not remembering that she’s a child of God too. I know this doesn’t really go along with what you were talking about regarding abusive relationships. However, my guess is that we’ve all encountered people like this, and maybe there’s a way to set boundaries for these situations.
I was so shocked about the confrontations you’ve had over your lifetime of serving as a pastor’s child and wife. I just can’t imagine why people would be so cruel. Would you consider seeing a Christian counselor to help sort out your feelings? It can be so freeing to talk with an objective listener who might point out things that you may not have considered. It has helped me in the past.
Sorry to be so long winded! You have some wonderful friends who sent you those special gifts. You truly are a blessing to us all, Sherry…..😊
❤-Brenda
Hi Brenda and thank you for sharing about your experience. As you shared your story, I considered that sometimes there are people we just have to take in small doses. That's how I see it. We love them and care for them, but maybe our personalities clash. These might be friends we have to approach carefully and perhaps set some boundaries to help us in our relationship with them.
As I mentioned to another subscriber, I have considered counseling. But I feel I am doing so well right now! I am doing lots of reading and studying. I am changing up habits by adding more steps, getting outdoors, and allowing myself extended periods to be still. In these moments, I can feel God providing what I need.
Just in speaking aloud about some of these deeply hidden feelings, I find myself healing and being in a positive place. I know these things take time, so that's why I am taking this year to focus on healing and light.
Thank you for being a blessing to me, Brenda!♥
Hi Sherry, you look great! You are so genuine and sweet. It’s too bad that humans can be so selfish and cruel. I’m reading through the chronological bible (first time for old testament) this year and Job’s friends were unbelievable! I appreciate you so much ❤!
Hi friend!! I'm so glad you are reading the chronological Bible this year. Are you enjoying it?
You're right. Job's friends were something else! But the wonderful thing about Job is that he prayed that God would forgive them. And you will notice that when he prayed that, God began to restore all that Job had lost. Job had lots of heartbreak (understandably so), but he worked through the pain part and came to restoration. What a wonderful thing!
Thanks for spending time with me, bobba! I appreciate you right back.♥
Yes I’m really enjoying the chronological Bible! We’re following along with Bellevue Baptist in Memphis. After reading we watch their daily commentary on UA-cam. Love you Sherry!!
@@bobba3736 This is great! So glad they offer that. ♥
Oh Sherry, you have such a tender heart. I love that about you. When you were talking about hurts I really felt for you. I know my pastor's wives have been through alot. I try hard to be an armor bearer and lift them up. I haven't always done as good as I should have. I have hurts from my past too, that I try to forget, but am not successful. Phil 3:13-14. Press on.
Hi Sandra! Thanks for your kind words. I am not too much of a crying person. Matter of fact, it's somewhat rare that I do. But lately it has been a thing that happens and I am learning to roll with it. I appreciate that you are a person who is kind to your pastor's wives. It means so much to them. And unfortunately, sometimes we let the difficult memories override the sweet ones...the ones where people did or said extra nice things.
I am sorry for your hurts, friend. Together we will persevere and encourage one another to a wonderful 2025!
I do laundry daily. It's probably my least favorite homemaking job so I don't like to have too much at one time:)
Love each gift you shared...such a blessing to get mail hugs!
Yes....healthy boundaries create healthy relationships.
Loving others does begin with loving ourselves in healthy ways.
You are special and your channel always lifts my heart. Thank you
Thank you mrsc. I appreciate the support you always provide. ♥
I used to have an above ground well house and I would keep a heated lighter in there as well as one near my washer pipes on a closed in room just like you’re saying during those colder temps. It did help ❤
That's good to know. Another viewer suggested some type of heating element to wrap around the hoses leading to the washer so I need to check into this, too. Blessings to you, Kim!♥
Thank you Sherry. You are a delight!
Thank you, friend. ♥
Love your channel ! I have been watching you for some time. I totally understand where you are coming from I also am a Pastors wife and appreciate the scripture about learning to love ourself. ❤️ Praying for your healing of ministry hurts. My husband and have been in the ministry for about 40 plus years. So I can relate. Be Blessed and have a Blessed week. Praying peace and rest for your healing.❤
Thank you for watching, Tammy...and for being so kind. I can feel from your comments that you've walked my walk! I am grateful for your work for Jesus...and for all you have done to serve him over the years. Thank you for you prayers, friend. Sending love to you. ♥
Wow, you really unpacked a lot in this video. :) How wonderful that your grandson was baptized Sunday, and even more special to be baptized by his grandfather. Your gifts were so sweet. I'm with you; I love dangly earrings! I am also with you about abusive relationships. They need much prayer and seeking God, but they also often need at least some separation to work through the issues. That is such a difficult situation. Yes, loving and accepting ourselves for the sinners saved by grace that we are is so important. By doing that we can see our neighbors as being the same thing and needing love and acceptance, just as we do. You have such a beautiful spirit, and I enjoy each of your videos. Have a lovely week.
Thank you for sharing, Pamela. I enjoyed reading your comments and appreciate all your support. Blessings to you, friend. ♥
Two of us here, seniors, I do laundry 2 x week. Not a large amount as when we had kids at home.
I just found your channel. I feel blessed to have done so. Looking forward to many more.ay God bless you.
Hi Martha and welcome! Thank you for watching today. Blessings to you, new friend. ♥
As always, I enjoy watching you and your husband.
Thank you very much, Gail!
The gift from Amber is so sweet
I know it! So cute!
Ohhhh Sherry!!! I truly truly enjoyed your chatting about the weather and your gifts BUT your heart felt time after that was just WHAT I NEEDED to hear. I hope i can share this with someone in my life who really needs this. You can say things in such a wonderful way. By the way I think it would be fun to have a laundromat date!!!! Years ago my husband and I had "dump day" dates. We hauled the trash and then went to Hardees!!! Love and prayers. I'll see you on IG!!! I loved the pics of The Baptism.
Aww...I love that idea of 'Dump Day," Debbie! Dump Day and Hardee's sounds just like the perfect date to me. That's a sweet memory of time spent with your husband.
Thank you for being an encourager! Blessings to you.
Love your neighbor as (you) love yourself: I think many of us are quite good to ourselves. We buy ourselves a nice coffee, our favorite treat, a new blouse or we do what we wish when we wish. Turn that around to our neighbor: buy our neighbor the good coffee, her favorite treat, or do what she wants when she wants. I wouldn't make an A if I had to submit to a test, but it seems to me thats a part of how it should work.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Mary!
Hi. I live in Hickory. It sounds like we might live in the same part of the state.
Thank you, Sherry, for another timely video. It made me cry, as it was just what I needed to hear today. The Lord is using you in my life as I, also, heal from years of being a pastor's wife. When you said that you had to shove things down, I so resonated with that. Oh my goodness. So true! In my journey, I am learning to give the hurts over to Him, knowing full well that He is a God that sees everything and is my protector and defender. He will deal with them, leaving me free to move forward. It's hard, though. The Enemy is very adept at bringing painful words and cruel actions to mind. It is then that I am learning to pray immediately and give it over to the One who loves me tenderly. But, it is a journey, and I still have a ways to go. Even though we haven't met, it is such a blessing to be on this journey "together." The Lord is using you in my life, and I am beyond grateful for your willingness to share and be vulnerable. Thank you, Sherry. ❤
Hi Debbie. I would give you a hug if I could! Thanks for sharing from your heart and from your experience. I'm sure we've been through some of the same trials and heartaches. Even though I'm sad you had to go through them, it's nice to know we aren't alone...that others can relate and understand. Thank you for that.
I also appreciate how you deal with those hurts and feelings you have. You give them to the Lord and let him take care of them. That's what I do too. It's true that satan tries to trip us up and get us into a negative head space, but he has no hold on us! Amen to that.
Thanks again for watching and sharing. I pray the Lord continues to heal you and bring you peace throughout this year. Blessings and love, friend. ♥
Thank you Sherry for being transparent. Thank you for sharing. I havent been following you very long, maybe a few months. I really am blessed with all the words you share and reflecting His light! My name is Kimberly, from up here in Ohio, I have commented on a few of your videos. I pray we can become good online friends. I am going to write your name right along with all my other friends and sisters from my church on my prayer list that I keep in my Bible. I so enjoy your videos. Love you sis! 🫂🙏🏻❤️
Hi Kimberly! Thank you for following me and leaving comments. I appreciate that so much. I'm also grateful for your prayers and being placed on your list. That is special to me. Blessings to you, friend!♥
You are such a beautiful soul, and your sharing your healing is helping me to heal. Boundaries are so important! It’s touching that our Lord, let you carry and taste a bit of his cross in being in a position of not defending yourself, just as he was silent before Pilate. I would love to read Amber’s blog. Can you share her site? All I could catch was the word junction. xo AnnieM
Thank you for your sweet thoughts, AnnieM. Amber’s Facebook page is called, Jonquil Junction. I will leave the link for you:
facebook.com/share/15xZLYGiDU/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Sherry you are a blessing to me.
Thank you, dear Barb. You are a blessing to me, friend. ♥
Sherry, I’m reading a book by Dr Henry Wright called “ A More excellent Way” it speaks on the effects of not loving yourself or your neighbor and the health problems we can develop from this. As someone who has witnessed up close and personal narcissistic behavior and what it does to a person mentally and physically, I will say it’s ok to love from afar!
Thank you for sharing this!! That book title seems so familiar. I am thinking I've read it but I can't be sure. I will look it up and see. Either way, it seems like something that would benefit me.
I have a person who ugly towards me and gossips about me, it is very hard. But I believe God sees her actions and mean ways. BOUNDARIES have made my life free. Now we are in a Bible study together and our relationship is better.
Praise the Lord for this great testimony, MrsKuhn. I have had things like this happen to me over the years. God is in the restoration business.
Laundry 2 x week I do household and my own. Every one else, including hubby do their own. 👌
Hi Sherry ! I can’t pretend to know what you experienced as a pastor’s wife but here is my hug! (Hugs). It’s getting harder and harder to love your neighbor because this world is so so fallen and some people are just ugghh, but we must love our neighbor as ourself! We are commanded to. I look forward to your videos so much! I can’t even put I to words how much I’m enjoying the study Create in Me a heart of Peace. Started week 4 today! 😊
Hi Sonya! Thank you for the hug...I am hugging you back! I agree with what you said. The world feels unrecognizable sometimes so it takes extra kindness to show love out there these days.
I'm glad you're enjoying the Bible Study! It's been a meaningful part of my new year. ♥
Mrs. Sherry I have to agree w you. I don't think God expects us to stay in a marriage or relationship that is abusive. There is a limit to everything. I really enjoyed the video. ❤
Thank you, Susan! ♥
All those situations are still in there especially when we forced them way down in our minds. I feel God is bringing a healing time to you so you can help others.
Thank you for this perspective. I appreciate your comment.
Hi Sherry, Wow, laundry problems can create so much frustration! Your husband sounds like a man of many talents, from repair man to baker! Can you believe we had four inches of snow here in eastern NC? Your grand son's party sounds like fun. Maybe the Lord is bringing these hurts to your mind so He can heal them, He does that , but I'm sure you know that. I've often thought that being a minister's wife can be hard. Know that you are in my prayers! I think I know you a little better now, and we have much in common! ...oh, I wash clothes every day too! With love from your NC neighbor, Melissa❤
I was so excited to see the eastern and coastal areas of NC receive so much snow!⛄ I'm glad you were able to enjoy it.
Thank you for your sweet support and your prayers.
Yay for daily clothes washing! We truly do have much in common. Blessings to you, Melissa!♥
God , never wants any of us to be in any kind of abusive relationship at all.
That's what I feel too, Virginia.
My word this year is healing. Last year was horrendous. I just don't know how to start, because truthfully I am mad at God. Someone told me that was wrong. I just can't get it right. Hugs for your video.
Hi Rebecca! Thank you for watching and sharing your honest feelings. God understands them! I love that I can be upfront with Jesus and explain to him if I'm frustrated or upset. I love that he meets us right where we are, no matter where that is.
Hugs right back to you, friend...and blessings.
No one ever has the right to strike anyone in my eyes was very poor advice staying in a relationship so many woman struggle to be free
I prayed for them in covid what a prison that must of been for so many
Love conquers all such a good video Sherry .So many times we come across people who harm our souls... thank you for sharing 😊
Thanks for sharing this Cathy. Blessings to you, friend. ♥
Be Thankfull. I
dont even have a washer or dryer.😢
I completely understand, Treva! I spent a few years without them too. Then, we were able to get a used washer and I hung clothes on the line to dry. That’s probably why I love seeing clotheslines so much. Praying you can get a washer soon, friend.♥️
There are a lot of of at home walking videos videos on You Tube. You don't have to wait for good weather
Hi Sherri. I have walked indoors around my house and have even done some chair yoga and dancing. It's just that I really enjoy outdoor walking. That's probably my favorite physical activity.
I actually went to the mall this evening for some walk time and it was good to get steps in!
I am so sorry for the hurt you have experienced. People can be so mean and inconsiderate at times. I feel like the enemy (Satan) has seen all the good things you are sharing with your audience that involve sharing the love of God and he is “attacking” you with these unpleasant memories. I’ll be praying for God to give you peace and to remove this negativity from your life. I agree with the Bible verse card you had about loving your neighbor. We can’t love them if we don’t love ourselves. I also do not believe a woman needs to stay in a relationship where she is mentally and physically abused. These situations often don’t end well, and if they have children, they should not be a witness to such abuse. I hope your other daughter and her family will be feeling better soon.🙏🏼❤️ I love you and I love your UA-cam and Facebook page.❤️
Thank you for sharing this, Joy. While I am processing some cathartic memories, I am also experiencing an abundant measure of peace in my life. So I’m very thankful for that and appreciate your prayers for me.
I agree that staying in an abusive relationship is not good for many reasons, including the effects it has on children.
Thanks for all your support, friend! Sending love!♥️
I live alone and wash clothing once per week. Sorry to see your pain from past hurt. I pray the Lord will bring you healing and peace. It sounds as if you took the right approach in having grace for yourself.
Thank you Kathy. I'm sure everyone has past hurts. But in many ways I am just starting to accept mine. I appreciate your prayers, friend. ♥
This is the very reason I left a certain Church, I simply would no longer be here if I had stayed with my husband. There is only so much a person can take, same goes for you Sherry when you had to say something to that woman it’s not good to hold it inside. Even Jesus snapped at people on occasion and He is perfect!
I understand. I think we automatically assume that we are just going to relate beautifully with everyone, especially other Christians. But we are all human...and that human nature can get in the way. I'm grateful to Jesus that he provides what we need for every situation we face.
I do small loads, so every few days. I don’t like doing big loads, because it takes too long at one time. 😂
This is me! I like to keep them up. Just seeing an overflowing laundry basket brings on the anxiety. 😅
I do laundry EVERY day
Same, sister.
Sherry. You and are are same age and pastors wives. Nonononono. You do NOT stay in an abusive relationship. Your mind reacts to emotional abuse the same way as physical abuse. Moses gave a certificate of divorce. Stop abuse. Abuse is not Acceptable. God bless you Sherry. You hear the true voice of Gods. Trust in what Jesus does through you sister. Amen
Thanks for sharing this Karen. I agree with what you have shared concerning abuse.
Alright. You need a third channel.
"In the Kitchen with Vance".
I too have been treated badly by people, it was witnessed by others so I knew my hands were clean. I too ruminate about it sometimes. I tell myself it is more about them than it is about me. I betting they never even think about what they did. Thank you for sharing!🥰
I'm sorry for what happened to you. I recognize we all have hurts and sometimes we do need time to think them over. But in the end, Jesus brings healing and peace. ♥
I don't think it is very loving to the abuser, or to yourself for that matter, to stay and let them be unchallenged in their poor behaviour.
I agree, Angelique.