Comments on: The Women Who Have Been Known As The Pastors Wife

By: lynhallewell

lynhallewell — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:10:39 +0000

Thank you Carrie. God bless you.

By: carrie

carrie — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:39:22 +0000

I have been a pastor’s wife for 27 years and I totally understand you Lynn. It is a very unique life and it is NOT easy. Thank you for your honesty and openess…it’s nice to know there are people who understand.

By: lynhallewell

lynhallewell — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:45:15 +0000

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By: lynhallewell

lynhallewell — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:25:39 +0000

Thank you Diane, and for your encouragement. We must certainly keep our eyes fixed on Him. Bless you on your journey.

By: Diane

Diane — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:50:59 +0000

WOW! I’M CRYING. That article SO TRUE. I find being a pw so bitter sweet, such a mixed blessing. I’ve been a pw over 17 years. I keep my faith, my hope in Him alone. Sisters we lose so my battles we must not lose the war. Keep our eyes on the prize.(phil 3:14)

By: lynhallewell

lynhallewell — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:08:45 +0000

Hi Patty,

Thanks for your comment. I am still amazed by how many people out there still comment on this post some 18 months on. It certainly can be a lonely journey – the venting thing is the biggy – where do you turn?. I pray that things get easier for you.

By: lynhallewell

lynhallewell — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:06:02 +0000

Hi Traceelee,

I did reply to your comment but it seems to have got deleted – not sure why. Here goes again! I just wanted to thank you for your encouraging words, and you are right that we should stay focused on Jesus.

Bless you on your journey

By: Patty

Patty — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:14:40 +0000

Thanks for your message. I was just unable to sleep, thinking about how I almost hate going to church anymore. You really hit the nail on the head with this piece. I wish every member of the the congregation could read this posting. You see, what the congregation fails to realize is that the best way to keep the Pastor is to keep the Pastor’s wife happy. I feel that while people smile and greet me, they mainly never take the time to get to know me personally, or care about our family. Yes, we have made an effort to get to know people, but they mainly care only about the Pastor and what I am doing to serve. The expectations are not the same in any other profession. You can’t really vent to anyone, and have to live on a meager salary We are underappreciated!

By: traceelee

traceelee — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:05:15 +0000

Hey lyn and all the other pasters wives out there.
I have been a ministry wife for 22 yrs. I so get your pain,hurt,and confusion. It is a hard road.A lonely road.

What we have to remember is it is not the critics or the parishoners or the really annoying people that we have to be nice to that is our opposition, it is satin and his workers. He only wants our demise.
So keep praying that our lord jesus will be our constant friend through every hard,bitter,angry,blessed moment.Ask Jesus ,the conquerer ,to keep upholding us to the end and give us the strength,courage and love to face the foe for his sake, that many more will come into a relationship with jesus and be saved. bless you all, and thank you lyn, it means alot to know I am not the only one with hidden tears and scars on this lonely road!!