tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719228420972602555.post8599776345211378948..comments2023-10-30T10:13:37.408-04:00Comments on Kevin and Melanie: The One on High School DatingMelanie Eccleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14426364679790785007noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719228420972602555.post-29275185158462442202012-03-09T00:55:42.107-05:002012-03-09T00:55:42.107-05:00I whole heartedly agree with you on everything,how...I whole heartedly agree with you on everything,however I would love to send this to one of my friends who married her highschool sweetheart right out of HS and is super happy with 3 kids! I wonder if she would agree......Britthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06559253136560210710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719228420972602555.post-4635910322929103032012-03-06T11:12:14.414-05:002012-03-06T11:12:14.414-05:00Well said.
Though, I'd like to write a post d...Well said.<br /><br />Though, I'd like to write a post directed to girls at Christian Liberal Arts colleges on dating. Oy.sara lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05694085920579983942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719228420972602555.post-58116988274666182292012-03-06T10:52:31.883-05:002012-03-06T10:52:31.883-05:00I like how you started with the fact that there is...I like how you started with the fact that there is not right or wrong way to date. Because I think that's SO important. Recently I've been walking through a dating situation with a friend (who is in her 20s, not HS haha), but we've been looking at what the Bible says about dating and the fact is, it doesn't say ANYTHING. It says A LOT about friendship and marriage, so we have to pray and trust the Lord to give us direction on dating. As we (my friend and I) dicussed it more, we both came to the conclusion that the purpose of dating is for marriage. So with that being said, we could look at the Bible for what it says on marriage and begin to apply those things to dating - things, like you said, about being equally yoked, spurring each other on in faith, a strong leader, etc. <br /><br />All that to say, I did date in high school and I wouldn't trade that experience for the world because the guy I dated then set the bar so high for me that I didn't date through college because nobody compared to his level of faithfulness. Of course, I had to deal with a broken heart after we broke up, but I do think that the Lord used that relationship in a very powerful way. At the same time, there are several relationships post-college (I know, I know, you just asked about high school dating, but really shouldn't we just be considering dating, in general? :), that I wish I would have just done without. Having now met my future husband (74 days until marriage, hooray!!), I wish I would have just embraced my singleness during my early twenties and allowed the Lord to use me and my time and my passions more fully and trusted that he would lead me to my husband in the right time.<br /><br />Sorry, that was really long. I'm really passionate about this subject. And ultimately, I'm really very incredibly thankful for the Lord's mercy and grace and his ability to make all things work for the good of those who love him. Thankful he's redeemed so many of my mistakes :)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17491009098073713898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719228420972602555.post-34004382712534659252012-03-06T10:26:25.109-05:002012-03-06T10:26:25.109-05:00really, really great thoughts!!!really, really great thoughts!!!Jenileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10904251437303606870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719228420972602555.post-41277630396456863182012-03-05T17:46:38.413-05:002012-03-05T17:46:38.413-05:00I love this! Really!!
This is really solid advice...I love this! Really!!<br /><br />This is really solid advice, even now, as a 22 year old who is single and waiting ;)<br /><br />You rock, girl!<br /><br /><3 B.brittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09004039267544661485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719228420972602555.post-61332993522069122212012-03-05T10:59:59.598-05:002012-03-05T10:59:59.598-05:00I love this, Mel! :-)
also, am I allowed to ask wh...I love this, Mel! :-)<br />also, am I allowed to ask who that seventeen-year old girl is? Haha :-)~Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165962564909649063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719228420972602555.post-49048597288324591542012-03-05T09:18:10.721-05:002012-03-05T09:18:10.721-05:00How you put your thoughts and opinions in writing ...How you put your thoughts and opinions in writing is excellent. We agree wholeheartedly with your thoughts. As your mom and dad, we witnessed this whole process up close and personal, and enjoyed every minute with you. Oh, for those sweet memories. It gives us tremendous joy to see what that decisions outcome has become. You and Kevin loving and respecting one another so beautifully.<br />We love you so much. MomKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12150860926202871425noreply@blogger.com