tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post5852997817265193511..comments2024-03-14T13:50:41.178-07:00Comments on the polished pickle: at the beginning of healing. Megan Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04586723080409475349noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-70792161159721202013-09-04T13:45:43.998-07:002013-09-04T13:45:43.998-07:00I'm so sad for Matt and this illness that he&#... I'm so sad for Matt and this illness that he's facing. I shared your words with Neal, and we both feel a tremendous amount of compassion for Matt. We pray that you'll be guided to the best sources of professional, as well as spiritual, healing and help. <br /><br />It's good to know of each others stories. It fosters compassion, understanding, and a sense of unity as we realize that we're all in life's challenges together. There's no need to go it alone. Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13762784498757955763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-82784909788688523802013-08-30T13:32:35.424-07:002013-08-30T13:32:35.424-07:00Peace to you both. I checked your blog after a fe...Peace to you both. I checked your blog after a few weeks and found this...<br /><br />I once had a friend who developed anorexia nervosa. I remember the day that I confronted her about it - I can still feel how my heart pounded with nervousness, yet the sweet peace of the spirit that descended as I felt the Love of God flow through my being as I hugged and cried with her. It has been many years since that day.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing these deep trials that you and your family go through. I believe that they bring some answers to others who may be going through the same thing.<br /><br />May continued healing come to your family and to Matthew.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00437867999225774938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-5339576608471505112013-08-24T08:04:50.812-07:002013-08-24T08:04:50.812-07:00Oh my heart aches for you. Look at all you've ...Oh my heart aches for you. Look at all you've accomplished and done, the trials you've already overcome - you can make it through this too, I'm sure. I just adore your lovely family and the strength you have, Megan. Thoughts and prayers going out to you, Matthew, and your children. jooleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10664909712252718945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-45821371527810402722013-08-23T01:16:21.542-07:002013-08-23T01:16:21.542-07:00You can delete this if you want. Long time lurker....You can delete this if you want. Long time lurker. I was afraid he had cancer. It robbed my strapping husband of his strong muscles and, last week, of his life. I hope that your man can get through this. There is absolutely nothing romantic or cool about being a widow. I have nothing but hope for you guys:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-6216323057155016312013-08-22T23:04:00.164-07:002013-08-22T23:04:00.164-07:00Having overcome an eating disorder, I sympathize ...Having overcome an eating disorder, I sympathize with you and your husband. It is not an easy road to travel or overcome but with the love that you two share, I know you will be able to over come it. The Lord helped me through some of my darkest hours,guiding me through that personal hell that was my own mind. I have loved following your blog and your honesty of this blog post really touched me. Thank you!A LDS mother to five busy kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06835514777661379681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-30485797780670649412013-08-22T21:51:40.624-07:002013-08-22T21:51:40.624-07:00You know, having read this blog for so long now, I...You know, having read this blog for so long now, I feel like we're friends - I've told people about Ossi's struggles like I live next door to you - and reading this broke my heart. I love your family. I've been thinking about this all night. You guys are so brave and strong. I'll definitely be praying.<br />Sometimes I'm amazed at how honest and vulnerable you can be here - I tend to want to hide all my problems and struggles. And then I see how much your vulnerability touches the lives of others. How when brokenness is acknowledged people come together in truly amazing ways. Thanks for showing me that. amateur idlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07130129938786828517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-86047595915195365722013-08-22T21:42:27.417-07:002013-08-22T21:42:27.417-07:00My prayers are with your family.My prayers are with your family.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771545068629519158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-4229764074436182212013-08-22T18:58:59.608-07:002013-08-22T18:58:59.608-07:00We are here for you all when you need us. We are here for you all when you need us. Cindy Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688886123568582960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-6292377210190342582013-08-22T16:45:59.291-07:002013-08-22T16:45:59.291-07:00I have an adult son that has battled an eating dis...I have an adult son that has battled an eating disorder and know how difficult this disease can be. Your love and honesty with each other are what will get you through! My prayers are with all of you.........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-53229632414592701522013-08-22T16:34:29.981-07:002013-08-22T16:34:29.981-07:00The only way out is through, and you CAN do this.The only way out is through, and you CAN do this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-49099161744528399622013-08-22T16:25:17.560-07:002013-08-22T16:25:17.560-07:00I care.I care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-53063252709129040002013-08-22T15:59:28.431-07:002013-08-22T15:59:28.431-07:00I've been worried, but didn't want to comm...I've been worried, but didn't want to comment, because maybe you would think it wasn't my business. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. You know you're one of my favorites. Every single one of you. Tell Matt he is well-loved. Please make sure he knows this.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09941838353834702381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-49990700727282446302013-08-22T12:45:05.042-07:002013-08-22T12:45:05.042-07:00This really touched me today. I admire your marri...This really touched me today. I admire your marriage. Meg Fee is a blogger who writes about eating disorders. (megfee.com...check out her food/health tab on the left). It has really helped me and my relationship with food over the years. Hugs to you all. <br /><br />Holly https://www.blogger.com/profile/00206322571532656042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-596163042813533542013-08-22T12:10:13.397-07:002013-08-22T12:10:13.397-07:00inspiring. brave. true love. i sensed something wa...inspiring. brave. true love. i sensed something was going on yet i thought it was my imagination. LOVED you guys' lesson on marriage presented lovingly together. i love you and i mean love you guys. janandtheboyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14178568100763047204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-43660225717318879862013-08-22T12:03:39.908-07:002013-08-22T12:03:39.908-07:00This is so beautifully written! You guys are amazi...This is so beautifully written! You guys are amazing and a post like this will reach out and help so many people. I admire you both!Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12179668349590360831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-40112488867860981232013-08-22T12:03:35.304-07:002013-08-22T12:03:35.304-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12179668349590360831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-17903499310827348442013-08-22T10:45:05.955-07:002013-08-22T10:45:05.955-07:00We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers! We l...We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers! We love you guys.JessicaLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05182431836529277735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-21651152231748456632013-08-22T09:51:48.404-07:002013-08-22T09:51:48.404-07:00I hesitate to comment but... Such an eloquent and ...I hesitate to comment but... Such an eloquent and touching post! I applaud Matt's openness, courage and honesty, even when I weighed 85 pounds I still denied I had an eating disorder. It's a tricky spiral of feeling so out of control yet feeling that's the one thing in life you have control over. I only wish I had had someone like you to help me through, you can hear in your writing the love you have for him and I know that will help him. Sending love and prayers from AZ. Garrett & Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04653020864287148343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-61148880147387468122013-08-22T09:17:30.150-07:002013-08-22T09:17:30.150-07:00Maybe this will help Matthew-it's definitely h...Maybe this will help Matthew-it's definitely helping me. www.foodaddicts.org/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-70830276864204979202013-08-22T08:04:17.303-07:002013-08-22T08:04:17.303-07:00Beautifully written, brought tears to my eyes. I c...Beautifully written, brought tears to my eyes. I can't imagine how hard this must be to be public about this and I aplaude your family's courage. You guys are strong and will make it through this, sending prayers and love from San Diego:)deveneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17028126930599261294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500371353366134644.post-51963323242277168232013-08-22T06:37:28.877-07:002013-08-22T06:37:28.877-07:00I don't comment often, but this post touched m...I don't comment often, but this post touched me. These kinds of topics are so hard to write about and talk about, and you are both very brave. From experience, I know how hard it must have been for Matthew to admit what was happening, and it will be a difficult road to change. I'd say if any family can handle it, though, yours can. You all have had so much strength when it comes to the trials you've had to face. I wish you all the very best. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13313334272056874174noreply@blogger.com