tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post6992040011138924428..comments2023-10-21T07:52:07.859-04:00Comments on Overcoming With God: When We can't "Fix" an Alcoholic Parent - Interview With Cindy KelleyCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-28484652950270654292014-11-12T11:44:01.687-05:002014-11-12T11:44:01.687-05:00Thanks for sharing so much was raised in an Alcoho...Thanks for sharing so much was raised in an Alcoholic family. KimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-6875071843205415802014-11-05T21:08:38.945-05:002014-11-05T21:08:38.945-05:00Thanks for commenting, Rebecca...I love both too!
...Thanks for commenting, Rebecca...I love both too!<br />Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474759789193607025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-23554256911126526412014-11-05T20:09:10.172-05:002014-11-05T20:09:10.172-05:00I think a lot of men after WWII had alcohol proble...I think a lot of men after WWII had alcohol problems. I am so glad my dad didn't struggle with this. My grandfather was an alcoholic who finally sobered up but then he broke his back and had to stay on pain killers.Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-80870965006728025242014-11-05T20:07:23.771-05:002014-11-05T20:07:23.771-05:00Bonnie I am glad that you've come through this...Bonnie I am glad that you've come through this with your sweet spirit intact. Many blessings!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-26512569812023950852014-11-05T20:06:27.023-05:002014-11-05T20:06:27.023-05:00I agree, beautifully said. Thanks, Camille.I agree, beautifully said. Thanks, Camille.Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-87299794582832772882014-11-05T20:05:57.098-05:002014-11-05T20:05:57.098-05:00I wonder how hard it is to write those screenplays...I wonder how hard it is to write those screenplays, Cindy. I think that is wonderful that these stories have been made into movies!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-65556830207507637612014-11-05T20:04:58.861-05:002014-11-05T20:04:58.861-05:00Maxie, I didn't know you were a secret lover o...Maxie, I didn't know you were a secret lover of contemporary! I learned something new about you today! Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-2605771247230547892014-11-05T20:04:04.165-05:002014-11-05T20:04:04.165-05:00You've done some really cool stuff, Cindy!
...You've done some really cool stuff, Cindy! <br /><br />Diana, it seems like alcoholism is straight from the devil.Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-82117415185836493812014-11-05T20:02:28.198-05:002014-11-05T20:02:28.198-05:00That is tough, Cindy, to not have seen him beat th...That is tough, Cindy, to not have seen him beat this addiction. But he has peace now.Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-49760418310744253732014-11-05T20:01:45.867-05:002014-11-05T20:01:45.867-05:00TY Cindy. I'm so glad Bill is out of pain now ...TY Cindy. I'm so glad Bill is out of pain now and enjoying God's peace, but it is hard for those left behind.Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-32154695245190815822014-11-05T15:17:47.860-05:002014-11-05T15:17:47.860-05:00I love both! I read more historical, but authors l...I love both! I read more historical, but authors like Becky Wade and Susan May Warren have me hooked on contemporary as well!Rebecca Maneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04547379537915346065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-5896881927670825332014-11-04T10:20:57.089-05:002014-11-04T10:20:57.089-05:00Hi Tina -It's amazing (and sad) how many peopl...Hi Tina -It's amazing (and sad) how many people have family members who are alcoholics - but you are quite right - the only thing to do is give the pain to the Lord and rest in His promises and grace. I'm glad you have enjoyed the movies we've written and Traces of Mercy :) And thanks for weighing in on your preference of Historical or Contemporary Fiction!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474759789193607025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-1083969492307625322014-11-04T09:49:11.197-05:002014-11-04T09:49:11.197-05:00I'm sorry for the hard journey you've had ...I'm sorry for the hard journey you've had with your ex-husband and family member, Bonnie. It's such a difficult thing to go through -especially when you're so close to the situation. I I agree with you that turning to God is the way out of such a dark place...your family members are blessed to have you praying for them. Thanks for your kind words about our work - I appreciate it!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474759789193607025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-72161196698997607412014-11-04T09:30:30.415-05:002014-11-04T09:30:30.415-05:00Hi Camille...you said that beautifully and I could...Hi Camille...you said that beautifully and I couldn't agree more. Thanks!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474759789193607025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-8506045422530200902014-11-03T19:22:07.417-05:002014-11-03T19:22:07.417-05:00Hi Cindy,
I can relate to your story...my dad was...Hi Cindy,<br /><br />I can relate to your story...my dad was an alcoholic. It does impact the whole family and leaves scars that are hard to heal unless you give them (scars, hurts, etc) to the Lord. Yes, praying for them is the best thing to do.<br />I too love the Love Come Softly movies and books...I have them all and watch/read them often. I have read Traces of Mercy, very good book and would love to read the next one, Finding Mercy.<br />I really enjoy Historical Christian fiction, do read contemporary Christian fiction too but prefer the historical. <br /><br />Blessings, Tina<br /><br />tfrice (at) comcast (dot) netMrs Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896114843568971108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-59024676689083974582014-11-03T19:13:46.717-05:002014-11-03T19:13:46.717-05:00P.S. Forgot to answer the question: I love both hi...P.S. Forgot to answer the question: I love both historical and contemporary Christian fiction, however, prefer Christian historical romance.Bonnie Roofnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-29173859535394431952014-11-03T19:11:33.141-05:002014-11-03T19:11:33.141-05:00Congrats, Cindy - thank you for sharing your beaut...Congrats, Cindy - thank you for sharing your beautiful testimony in this interview!!<br /><br />I can truly relate to your post as my ex-husband was an alcoholic who went through treatment twice, yet - as far as I know, died without conquering his addictions. I also have a close family member who battles alcoholism and prescription med addictions and is being enabled by another close family member. I came to realize, when married, that I could do nothing to save my alcoholic husband nor my family member - no matter how much I loved them or wanted to. He/she has to realize their problem and want to be well - for his/herself and no one else - badly enough to seek help on their own and be willing to make the changes necessary. Even so - success percentages are extremely low and I personally feel it is near impossible to permanently kick addictions without God in one's life. My only recourse for my family member - is prayer.<br /><br />I love the Love Comes Softly movies you have co-written, have the novel "Traces of Mercy" and would love to read the others!! <br /><br />Shared post!! <br /><br />Bonnie Roofnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-27961117387687607762014-11-03T19:02:08.998-05:002014-11-03T19:02:08.998-05:00Hi Carrie & hello, Cindy. Thank you so much fo...Hi Carrie & hello, Cindy. Thank you so much for sharing your story. We know we should pray, but don't always remember to truly put hurting loved ones in God's hands. And trust Him to love that person as much as we do. Sorry for your loss. I'm glad you are able and willing to share God's words to you. Camille Eidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11223707343003289521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-83653361739209334582014-11-03T16:53:33.316-05:002014-11-03T16:53:33.316-05:00Hi Noela! I'm happy to be on OWG this week......Hi Noela! I'm happy to be on OWG this week...what an inspiring-awesome blog it is! It's funny that when I think of the Love Comes Softly series - I always think of "Love Comes Softly" as the first movie -because it was :) They added the prequels after the entire series (of 8 books) was filmed. Michael Landon and I wrote Love Comes Softly, Loves Enduring Promise, Love's Long Journey and the 6th film - Love's Unfolding Dream. I love historical romances too...and for me, books are ALWAYS hard to put down :)Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474759789193607025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-86428091964546708652014-11-03T16:49:06.349-05:002014-11-03T16:49:06.349-05:00Hi Maxie...I agree with you and am glad God is alw...Hi Maxie...I agree with you and am glad God is always there to help us when we need Him. Thanks for your comments!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474759789193607025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-26269227204249364502014-11-03T16:47:31.565-05:002014-11-03T16:47:31.565-05:00Happy to hear you are a fan of historical fiction ...Happy to hear you are a fan of historical fiction and the Love Comes Softly series, Melanie. Thanks!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474759789193607025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-78703839635983561222014-11-03T04:11:25.149-05:002014-11-03T04:11:25.149-05:00Hi CINDY!! So excited to finally have you on OWG t...Hi CINDY!! So excited to finally have you on OWG this week! Thank you for your heartfelt and inspiring testimony of overcoming such a heavy burden and heartbreak in your life. So glad you were finally able to give it over to the Lord. Honestly, alcohol makes me really mad with the lives it messes up and destroys. It has also taken the life of a close member of my husbands family. I pray your testimony encourages some to also hand their burdens over to God!<br /><br />In answer to the question... It would definitely be Historical Christian Fiction! With romance of course ha! :-) Oh I have to tell you also... While we were on holidays recently, I bought the first two Love Comes Softly movies! It's the only way I'm able to see them and I cannot wait!! Now if only I can put my historical romances down... ;) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15368483978360906629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-51748163662791200582014-11-03T00:21:35.425-05:002014-11-03T00:21:35.425-05:00I sure enjoyed the interview. I also forgot to ans...I sure enjoyed the interview. I also forgot to answer your question Cindy. I love both, but would pick the Contemporary Christian Fiction, if I have to pick one. Thanks for coming to OWG and the give-away. Those OWG girls are the best. <br /> MaxieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-37530459300574978412014-11-03T00:16:31.974-05:002014-11-03T00:16:31.974-05:00Hello Cindy. I enjoyed the movies you and Michael ...Hello Cindy. I enjoyed the movies you and Michael added to the Love Comes Softly movies. Those are some of my favorites. I am sad about your daddy. That would be awful hard and hurtful. Glad GOD is always there to help us when we need HIM. I would love to win one of your books to go with the one I have, Traces of Mercy. I hope I get lucky and win today and can get Book 2. Thanks, Maxie > mac262(at)me(dot)com <Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-36233522243190637552014-11-03T00:00:27.992-05:002014-11-03T00:00:27.992-05:00Cindy, thank you so much for sharing. Alcoholism i...Cindy, thank you so much for sharing. Alcoholism is a terrible thing. I am a big fan of the Love Comes Softly series and I am a big fan of historical Christian fiction. <br /><br />Thank you for the great job that you do.<br /><br />mauback55 at gmail dot comMelanie Backushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727406782355039525noreply@blogger.com