tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post8962138115310611367..comments2023-08-23T06:09:37.861-05:00Comments on chambanachik: A Promise and a Diamonderikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09432371971747985519noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-21129176388622790812011-10-01T14:41:21.146-05:002011-10-01T14:41:21.146-05:00i came back to read this post again and just reali...i came back to read this post again and just realized i never commented on it...what a horrible bloggy friend am i!<br /><br />but now that i'm here...<br />wow. what an incredibly GORGEOUS ring that is and such a romantic story to pass down with it.<br /><br />please don't feel guilty about wearing it because that ring is much more--much, much more--than a simple piece of jewelry. as you said, it is the reminder of the foundation you and sky laid down and a symbol that that foundation will continue to hold in the midst of all the tough stuff that life throws your way. i have to say that i always admire your honesty in this blog. that you share the truth about how life isn't easy and relationships aren't easy and marriage isn't easy, but that there are always things to work toward, hope for, dream of. and that is what makes all the pressing on worth it.<br /><br />love you, erika. and once again, i'm so happy for you.charla bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897087109849801493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-73610766168064402492011-09-26T08:49:34.015-05:002011-09-26T08:49:34.015-05:00What a gorgeous ring! I love when you said, "...What a gorgeous ring! I love when you said, "And I realize now that the reason diamonds and promises tend to come early in relationships is because the promises need to be in place before it gets rough- because, in some way or another, it inevitably will. The ring is supposed to be there as a reminder of those promises." I have looked at my ring 100 times over the past year, and smiled because no matter how rough things have gotten, it was always there reminding me of the beautiful promises we made when we were so very young. It's those promises that have carried us through, and I know they have done the same for you :)Ashley S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03757648303519095851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-3463339687640881302011-09-24T21:49:35.158-05:002011-09-24T21:49:35.158-05:00Your ring looks very similar to mine! I love the a...Your ring looks very similar to mine! I love the antique style. It's beautiful!____jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13487716458564535215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-88580995213053058522011-09-24T11:16:29.668-05:002011-09-24T11:16:29.668-05:00That ring is beautiful!! And this post made me cry...That ring is beautiful!! And this post made me cry! I'm so glad for you! I will keep you 2 in my prayers!JennyTheBeatBoxerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248469378502735564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-24803244085427290592011-09-23T23:18:09.711-05:002011-09-23T23:18:09.711-05:00This is so beautiful!! When you first posted, I th...This is so beautiful!! When you first posted, I thought maybe Millie was walking. Congrats to you and Sky, and enjoy your beautiful new ring. Sounds like a perfect birthday for you two.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14895957424861589734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-35729717508028256872011-09-23T12:13:36.169-05:002011-09-23T12:13:36.169-05:00Gorgeous! This post is so sweet, it made me cry!Gorgeous! This post is so sweet, it made me cry!Brittany Sommerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15679496767096454868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-34664752826655680082011-09-23T06:17:52.316-05:002011-09-23T06:17:52.316-05:00Beautiful! The ring is so beautiful, it looks per...Beautiful! The ring is so beautiful, it looks perfect on your hand. I'm so glad your birthday was amazing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09440764801030489008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-24473578735862477612011-09-22T22:27:30.792-05:002011-09-22T22:27:30.792-05:00Perfect. That ring symbolizes everything you both ...Perfect. That ring symbolizes everything you both have worked toward - all the time and love and struggle and commitment to what you both know is within each other. It's that core of absolute love that will weather the storm - and you both obviously have it. I think it's a beautiful symbol and I love that you have reached the point of what that symbol means within the context of everything. I am so, so, so happy for you :) Plus, a little sparkle never hurt anything ;) love ya!!!A Creed and A Psalmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04654620709909031663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-88057425861673957152011-09-22T10:40:45.813-05:002011-09-22T10:40:45.813-05:00heavens to betsy, that thing is stunning. congrats...heavens to betsy, that thing is stunning. congrats, sweet sweet friend. it's always so nice to read your words with my coffee in the morning:)vintchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712981340712876360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-69328335717555550492011-09-22T08:28:46.845-05:002011-09-22T08:28:46.845-05:00very pretty - the post and the ring :)
Your writ...very pretty - the post and the ring :) <br /><br />Your writing is very beautiful - you have a gift.kerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13569389261921539566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-68142383964086835132011-09-22T08:23:02.163-05:002011-09-22T08:23:02.163-05:00Aww, it's so pretty! And what an appropriate t...Aww, it's so pretty! And what an appropriate time to propose! <br /><br />What lovely news. :)Reading Rambohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12614467198216577755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-52129732355601052912011-09-22T07:56:08.500-05:002011-09-22T07:56:08.500-05:00Ok, I may have teared up a little bit. The ring i...Ok, I may have teared up a little bit. The ring is beautiful. Don't justify it. It's a symbol and it's good. And the fact that you wrote about how it doesn't mean things are perfect, but rather, that you are trying and that is what makes a lasting marriage, is simply spot-on. I am happy for you and am proud that you two are working to make this work. I know it can be hard - relationships always, always are - but it is so worth it. I'll continue praying for you guys.Kayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177043365218384703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-39571121957625693002011-09-22T01:46:55.052-05:002011-09-22T01:46:55.052-05:00it's beautiful :) the whole thing. the story...it's beautiful :) the whole thing. the story & the ring. i love it.<br /><br />i don't know the whole story, but i think the commitment you're making to your marriage is really awesome. this will probably make me sound a hundred years old, but it makes my heart so happy to see young people actually fighting for their marriage. i hate how frequently people run away as soon as it gets hard. kudos to you and your husband. i'm praying that God will bless you and your marriage.<br /><br />also, you totally reminded me of a song that i've recently fallen in love with. here's a youtube link for it:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gs3fg_WsEg&ob=av2e<br /><br />i hope you like it as much as i do! :)Kaytihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14229355879039795958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-37693098123492443212011-09-22T00:36:08.678-05:002011-09-22T00:36:08.678-05:00SOOOOOOOO Beautiful!! You shouldn't feel guil...SOOOOOOOO Beautiful!! You shouldn't feel guilty. Money gets tight, times get tough, but you are a beautiful wife. This ring is a wonderful reminder that you are both trying, and you deserve that. :) <br /><br />I love the quote from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (the new one) when the grandpa says there will always be more money, they print more of it every day. :) When times get tough and my husband and I are worried about money, I think of that quote and smile. <br /><br />Don't feel guilty. Feel loved and appreciated and VERY SPECIAL! <br /><br />Happy Birthday!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-89463449071469438102011-09-21T23:32:17.557-05:002011-09-21T23:32:17.557-05:00Your ring is gorgeous, what a PERFECT birthday!Your ring is gorgeous, what a PERFECT birthday!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01574839898245995513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-40109031679246737652011-09-21T22:21:52.246-05:002011-09-21T22:21:52.246-05:00so beautiful!!!so beautiful!!!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791023909282753709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-69846178078688578142011-09-21T21:57:35.704-05:002011-09-21T21:57:35.704-05:00Oh wow, that's gorgeous! What a wonderful birt...Oh wow, that's gorgeous! What a wonderful birthday gift, and I know that it means so much more than just a piece of jewlery. You don't have to find a reason to justify it. The ring is a symbol of your love, your family, and the commitment you both have to all of it, no matter what. So wonderful and I'm so happy for you!The New Normalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15945847748815360390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-42721278042633036592011-09-21T21:36:13.171-05:002011-09-21T21:36:13.171-05:00it is gorgeous! And you never have to justify love...it is gorgeous! And you never have to justify love to us. You didn't demand him buy you a new ring because yours wasn't good enough or was too small or not pretty enough. This is a ring you decided as a family you needed in order to continue to be a family and to grow as a family. I am so so so happy for you! you deserve all the happiness in the world!Clearbluewater3https://www.blogger.com/profile/14473226430158514491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-34759799441376008722011-09-21T21:11:57.673-05:002011-09-21T21:11:57.673-05:00It is such a beautiful ring! love it :)It is such a beautiful ring! love it :)Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05955549713159108224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-87930054654476458792011-09-21T20:45:23.067-05:002011-09-21T20:45:23.067-05:00It's a beautiful ring that symbolizes somethin...It's a beautiful ring that symbolizes something beautiful. Doesn't get much better than that :)Erinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373958835653258521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-86647927821733571152011-09-21T20:38:08.964-05:002011-09-21T20:38:08.964-05:00ERIKA! OH MY GOD! This is gorgeous!!! I absolutely...ERIKA! OH MY GOD! This is gorgeous!!! I absolutely love my ring, but I am now super jealous of yours! Lol. <br /><br />Don't feel guilty at all. You have wanted this for some time now. And you deserve it. Plus, your idea of passing it down is priceless. I actually wear my husbands great grandmothers ring that has been past down in his family. It's an honor. <br /><br />I know things will get better. And not because of the ring, but because you are both trying. Like I've said before to you, so many people give up. I find it admirable that you two are committed and are working at your relationship. Yes, you definitely deserve this ring :)<br /><br />xoxoNicole Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05233171456753318043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-22942319891667108072011-09-21T20:03:09.534-05:002011-09-21T20:03:09.534-05:00Oh my goodness!! What a gorgeous ring!!! I am tota...Oh my goodness!! What a gorgeous ring!!! I am totally in awe. I understand the feeling of guilt at the same time because of the money. My husband bought me a new ring last fall we'd be wanting to upgrade forever and just never got around to it. I LOVE the Truman Capote quote up there too!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16319894664733622852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-14539932813451796982011-09-21T19:03:03.236-05:002011-09-21T19:03:03.236-05:00That is gorgeous!! What a sweet thing for him to d...That is gorgeous!! What a sweet thing for him to do. I think it looks beautiful on your finger!Lyzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09957953246045522083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-89581317131790454372011-09-21T18:46:15.834-05:002011-09-21T18:46:15.834-05:00Beautiful! I'm so happy for the two of you.Beautiful! I'm so happy for the two of you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-43486798613737616412011-09-21T18:43:42.130-05:002011-09-21T18:43:42.130-05:00Yay! So pretty, amazing birthday gift/promise.Yay! So pretty, amazing birthday gift/promise.Skinnie Piggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05908960159689040912noreply@blogger.com