It was a great conversation and how she looks at being in a marriage is EXACTLY how I view being a “WIFE and HUSBAND ”. It was refreshing to hear someone else thinking along the same lines. Like she said the easy part is easy, what about the more challenging times!? Keep the great conversations coming!
THIS EPISODE SOOOO RESONATED WITH ME!!💝 My mother passed away July 31, 2010 at the Cleveland Clinic awaiting a double lung transplant. We are a family of believers and we played Christian music everyday all day for my mommy. I believe this brought her much comfort during her transition. Both my sister and I were with her - each sitting on either side of her hospital bed when she passed away. It was for me such a blessing to be able to witness her transition. The last song that we played was "It's Not Over" by Israel & New Breed. My sister and I both kissed her on the cheek and forhead and reassured her that it was "OK" for her to leave- that we were "OK". It was not too long after that moment that she transitioned. God has been faithful throughout this process! We prayed for complete healing and He granted that- just not on this side of heaven! The best gift I received from my mother was her telling me that I was the best daughter! I knew that although it wasn't true, it was true for her! I also knew that she felt that way about my sister and I and she knew I needed to hear that (being a word person - words matter💝) Thank you for sharing! 😘💜💜💜
People who call her friend are blessed, her understanding of love, even as a Christian, for sometime now, I struggle, especially that keeping no record of wrong, GOD help me!
The journey of self discovery is necessary. This episode revealed more of why I had to heal to be ready for my future spouse. God is so intentional even in the midst of our confusion. Trust the process. So glad I finally surrendered all to God. He ever amazes me and HE truly speaks and reveals himself in time.
To hear how she honored her Dad even with him slowing passing is such a beautiful thing to hear. Her love for her Dad reminds me of my love for my Dad. Even with the passing of her Dad, she will have meaning blessings to come for just honoring him. So well. 🥺🤍 Peace & Blessings to her!
“Being married” vs Being a wife. “Having kids” vs Being a Mother…my goodness. Such needed confirmation about my heart’s position as I took on each role. Wow…😭😭😭😭 This is yet ANOTHER needed episode. This was full of beautiful reminders about how God is truly a restorer. Thank you both!!
Well, it's apparent Kevin Samuels reaped what he sowed. I don't wish death on anyone, however I believe he got what was coming to him. It's so interesting how he transitioned ... 🤔
Rochelle is my youngest daughter's name, so I liked her form reading the title.😊 But seriously, this was a very touching interview. My mom passed away in 2015 and I wish I was there to see her take her final breath. Two of my sisters were there with her and they said she went away very peacefully. She is so sweet, but you can tell she is not the one to mess with. She really gave me food for thought. Are you ready to say I do to the real issues of life like sickness? There's a lot behind being a wife and saying I do. Deep!! I never understood people's obsession with that other guy.🤔SMH! Really made no sense to me. But Laterras, great start to the season. Looking forward to the rest of the season! And don't grow weary in waiting. You will meet her at the appointed time! ❤
This episode is light and refreshing. I really enjoyed the conversation. I was able to connect with the "who," rather than the "do" in terms of marriage. Here's what I mean: One day I was driving after my spouse left me and I suddenly felt so marriaged and like a wife. This is when the Lord revealed to me that wife is who you are. Perhaps this is the reason behind the scripture Proverbs 18:22. He never finds a girlfriend, friends with "benefits", but a wife. Ladies, a piece of paper, nor a man will make us a wife. It's the Lord working in us and through us that calls us to this role. There should be a seemless transition when he finds me bc Im already operating under the annointing wife. Thank you LRW ❤❤❤!
Yes, I totally agree with Ms. Rochelle - block in all areas to avoid the opportunity for that comeback. Once I am done, I am DONE. Yup - Block for Life - I was starting to think I was the only one who did that. I hear stories of couples rekindling relationships after. I have no connections or relationships with my past relationship chapter/season at this point in my journey. The book continues with closed chapters in order to guard my 💛
Wow she is a wife! Ironically, she was thrown off a platform and torn down for being a problematic woman. But inside she is a jewel. The care she demonstrated towards her father is supernatural. Her maturity, nurturing ability, spiritual foresight and forgiving nature all point to someone that would make an excellent partner. She demonstrated the characteristics of what every man should want. But sometimes the world does not know or value you because it does not know Him. Rochelle, you are literally a jewel, hidden, so don’t allow anything to come against your value. “Many daughters have done nobly, but you excel them all.” Proverbs 31:29. Your husband will be blessed to have you.
I loved this episode. I love her transparency and realness, she is dope. When you get to the point that you stop accepting and start identifying - this doesn't work for me, he or she doesn't work for me, you've done the work. You have learned valuable lessons and have grown from the trails, tribulations, and repeated starting over in life. Sorry to hear about the loss of your Father.
Loyalty and love is suppose to end at the grave weather it’s family , friends , spouse , people will become interchangeable depending on what their mode is , not suppose to be this way still. Rochelle Ritchie loved hearing your story , thanks for sharing , and condolences on loss of your father DFW bless
Talk about teary eyes. Sheesh. Man this woman has endured. Sometimes life presents itself in a way where we have to be a pitbull. I love her perspective on marriage, these are the things I think about too. I am beyond the basics, I'm looking more in depth.
I saw the preview on IG and felt a good vibe from her, so I came over here to watch the entire video. I woke up feeling a bit off this morning and this gave me lil energy.
When I tell you her speaking of her Dad's passing is similar to my own...my Dad entered the hospital and passed with COVID-19 in Apr 2020 & his twin brother went into the hospital with COVID-19 a few months later, recovered and passed in September 2020...I so regret I wasn't there with my Dad at his passing💔
So many sad stories from that time. I hope you get more peace as time progresses. I remember hearing after a church friend passed, that the nurses were very kind to have her children speak with her several times, until she passed.
This was deep. Amazing rich discussion. Highest heart 💜 love to you and your family💯✨👑✨ Rochelle 🔥I really like how she explained protecting her heart and said "Don't show as much." I love that.
I'm over here crying. Thinking about my Mother and her transitioning, I was giving her a bath. Took care of her, my sister and myself until she went home to Glory.
Thank you for sharing your stories Rochelle. I understand that "wash your Daddy but NOT everything" statement. My condolences on your Dad's passing and your friend also. I have had that elderly care talk with my parents and my Mother go so mad because I said there is a certain way I want to care for them as they age, but I won't see them undressed. Their are good people that will lovingly do that (bathe, etc) and pray God blesses me and my siblings to be able to have that for them if needed. I love them dearly, Mama is 76 and Daddy is 80 now and they are well, married 57 yrs and doing what they want freely in retirement. God bless you both for this vlog. Keep doing Great work Laterras 💕✌🏾
I love how you get to the essence of a person unpacking the many dimensions of who they are. Thanks for holding space with your guest emphatically who have courage to share themselves authentically. Love her perspective on marriage and the way she honored her Dad in the moment he needed someone the most. Beautiful conversation.
This one right here made me 😭 when you started talking about your dad. This resonated w/ me on sooooo many levels especially about forgiveness. Also, the marriage vs wife breakdown was on point!!Thanks for sharing your story. Blessings 🙏🏾💜
Reminds me of a sermon at my church from Pastor Keith Battle, entitled "I Got You/Once Upon a Time in Eden". It was a powerful demonstration of the marriage vows. I definitely agree that people should evaluate before the engagement and before saying I do... "Do I?" I love the honesty of this podcast: for the guest to say IDK who I am, I'm still in the discovery and uncovering process, etc ... Another great guest and episode.
I’ve shared before on this channel that I became a widow just over three years ago as a result of cancer. Everything she said about being a wife is absolute. I too Fasted and Prayed and Fasted and Prayed…Ladies I concur with her, question yourself as to whether you are ready for the role of a wife, not just a marriage. ❤️ this segment!
I won’t speak of the individual that you’re talking about but I didn’t care for him at all. I’m glad you are empowering women that he’s torn down. I never understood why he was so cruel to black women. Perhaps he had some childhood trauma that made him feel that way.
THAT PLATFORM WHOM I THINK YOU ARE MENTIONING NEED TO GET OFF JUST GET OFF YES TO GO TO HIM FOR ANYTHING SOMETHING SAYING THAT AS SOMEONE WOMEN THINK HE IS THE STANDARD WHO SAID? YOU HAVE TO KNOW YOUR VAULE THE BIBLE SAY IN LUKE 12:1-12 I UNDERSTAND I HEALING TOO
Geesh. Rochelle is a reflection of me to a T. It’s extremely easy for me to disconnect from someone without feeling anything. I block and delete and act like nothing even occurred. But it made me realize I need therapy. It needs to be all or nothing.
I just lost my Father on September 23rd and your experience with your Father gave me more encouragement than any words of Comfort that everyone thinks they are giving me. Thank you for sharing that.
WOW!! SHE WAS REFRESHING AND VERY INSPRIRATIONAL BY SHARING HER WALK THROUGH HER FATHERS TRANSITION INTO THE ARMS OF OUR HEAVENLY FATHER. I'VE BEEN MARRIED ALMOST 31 YEARS AND HER TAKE ON WHETHER SHE IS READY TO BE A WIFE WAS AWESOME. BELIEVE ME, YOU WILL HIT BOTH SIDES OF THE THE MARRIAGE VOWS IN SOME FORM OR FASHION. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU ARE NEWLYWEDS, AT THE 7 YEAR ITCH, OR BLESSED TO SEE THE GOLDEN YEARS. THE DAY WILL COME WHEN YOU WILL HAVE TO DECIDE TO HONOR GOD BY KEEPING YOUR VOWS OR WALK AWAY(SOMETIMES THAT IS NECESSARY). THE BLESSINGS OF RESTORATION THROUGH CHRIST, IS EVEN WHEN YOU BREAK THE VOWS, GOD IS ABLE TO RESTORE YOUR MARRIAGE IF YOU ARE WILLING TO REPENT, FORGIVE AND DO THE WORK WITHIN YOURSELVES AND TOGETHER AS ONE. THANK YOU FOR KEEPING IT "LIT" ROCHELL RITCHIE AND AS ALWAYS LATERRAS.
Excellent Conversation!!! Thank you #RochelleRitchie keep growing, keep glowing. I love you my Amazing Sister. Thank you for standing up to those grown boyzzz.
Amazing interview and this story just moved me what an incredible journey!!! She has more to do in Life and I am so thankful to have heard this message! Thank u Laterras
Such a great conversation. The dedication she showed to her father during his sickness and ultimately his death was incredible, and the lessons she took from that experience were diamonds. They are only going to increase in value as time passes. But when she said: The question is not do I want to get married. The Question is: DO I WANT TO BE A WIFE? Soooo good!!I had to step back from my phone and evaluate myself again.
Blocked for Life!! That’s too funny 😂! Y’all did that! The nugget for me was about how Rochelle said it was important to look at the worse part of the vows and really understand the weight of them. That’s what saying I do is like! Thank you Laterras for pointing out how important the vows are and referring to your Amazing vow season. Which was SUPER GREAT!! I’m sharing!! God bless you Laterras! It is my hope you receive your future purpose partner aka wife🙏🏽🙏🏽♥️♥️
I absolutely understand the walk of a father transitioning to our Heavenly Father. Especially me being a daddy’s girl. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of my daddy and it’s be 21 years. No matter what take your time and grief the way you need to and remember God healed your daddy the best way he could by taking him from this earth. I’m praying for you and your beautiful spirit.
Sis... I understand completely. Been there with my dad.. Same exact scenario literally... and many other in my family... But Daddy was difficult. I pray your strength. 💛
It’s a wonderful thing to have a close relationship with your earthly father as well as our Heavenly Father. Both relationships are extremely important for our personal growth, mental health and love ❤️ life with ourselves and with others.
My God!!! Rochelle you have my condolences & prayers. Such a heartfelt story about your dad. I too am ready to be married & be a wife after years of healing and self discovery. Her description of the commitment of marriage was deep. Another great episode!!
Man, this one hit home! My dad passed in January 2022 and to hear Rochelle speak about her father’s transition was incredibly moving. It literally took me back. I identified with so many parts of her story. I, too, came to a greater understanding of what it means to serve as a partner and a daughter through caring for my father as he was transitioning. God is so sovereign! To see how He’s working - molding and shaping us - even in the midst of devastating circumstances. He can literally give you peace in the midst of pain. What a God we serve 🙌🏾
Her perspective on marriage, mothering, and just her overall understanding of her fathers transition is deep. We as society sometimes think of such surface level details, when marriage and being a wife or husband requires so much maturity and wisdom that many people have not even considered. She is aware of the intricacies of what it takes to be a selfless, truly loving wife, daughter, friend, sister, etc. and she translated that well. Also I so get her need for desiring deeper connections as well and the moment you wanna be with the same mundane conversation it’s an easy “block for life.” Wishing her all the love her heart desires!
Yes! I used to date out of boredom, then forget that’s why I was there, catch feelings then wonder why it turns out I didn’t like the guy that much. Those first two relationships were something😅I’m delivered now
I had no idea whom this woman was until I watched this video and now I HAVE SO MUCH RESPECT FOR HER. Everything that Latteras said about her in the beginning of the video was totally accurate: she’s intelligent, well-spoken and articulate. I love how assertive she is too.
I am so sorry for Rochelle's loss, I also grateful for the lessons from it all she so graciously shared with us, and above all for the deep insights. Just like her, I am ready to be a wife...not at the basic level the world loves to see or measure it by...thank God my fiance loves to clean, do laundry and tries his best at cooking. Wishing her and us all the best in this journey called life
Gurrrrrl!!! Asking your daddy did he see angels!!!! Whoa!!!! My baby boy Armoniluciano went with the Lord July 7/21. What you said touched me!!! Thank you for sharing sis!!
This was a Refreshing Tea Moment..I shared a Moment of "Tears of Joy" The Way she described her Passionate Devoted Love for her Parents and Love Ones was Everything! Her daring Boldness Personality Yet Sensitive Sweet Essence is the Perfect Dose for this World! Haaaaa!! I get it Rochelle truly I do! Yet you Said something that was so Inspirational about what True Love Devotion and Marriage should be and how it should be demonstrated! I give you a Standing Applause for that!!! You are a Wife Friend Warrior and Daughter of Christ without even being Aware of the Attributes you displayed and your Moments of Self Discovery during 2020 and Beyond,Thank You kindly for this Segment Laterras.
Thank you for your transparency....we become masters of disguise because the wounds of depression and anxiety are internal and we suffer in silence and the silence can be deadly...it is when we share our truth that we gain the strength to unmask ourselves and wear who we really are.... perfectly imperfect... xoxo
Today is February 1st. It just dawned on me , discovering love. Love how God intended and created it to be. Understanding how to properly give and receive it! Wow these are so good
This conversation prompted the Bible Verse 1 John 5:7-9 KJV, specifically verse 8...there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. When Rochelle talked about her father going through a spiritual cleaning and Laterras stating that she kept record, this verse popped in my mind. She mentioned 1. the cleaning of her father's (blood) through ECMO, 2. Putting ear pods in her father's ear and playing (water) sounds to subdue the external family grieving and 3. her father going from a state of fear to a state of peace (The Spirit) at his time of passing. Her story truly illustrated this verse. I pray that her father is resting in peace and that she continues to seek God to unfold her life and future endeavors to her. I really appreciated her perspective on the questions she answered. Soooo good!!!! ❤️
The content sir is good. You're doing a good job. Youre a cool interviewer. Cool guests. A little suggestion though: respectively speaking: would hope you employ a set designer to showcase your fabulous show. You deserve that. Big Ups!
This was so refreshing! She looks quite young and shares a lot of wisdom. I think the (indirect) part of her story that needs to be celebrated is that her mother went on to accomplish her professional goals! I also celebrated that her mother decided to have her! The world would not have been blessed with this wonderful gem! As the cliché goes, it's not where you start, but where you finish! Kudos all around!!!🙏👏💯🎊
Wow! 😭😭😭. Rochelle just tugged massively on my heart as no one has done in 5 months. I can relate to her story on losing a parent. My beloved mummy passed and went to be with the Lord 5 months ago. She was in a nursing home during the pandemic and lockdown. I prayed that she will not have covid and she didn't even though others around her did and passed away. I will travel to visit mum (l lived in a different city from her and the rest of my family) at the nursing home to feed her, clip her finger and toenails. Bathe her, moisturise her skin, oil hair scalp and of course pray with and for her. I truly believed she would recover from dementia and stroke. Then she lost the ability to communicate verbally. That was so painful but l still trusted and believed God. My mum loved her food and generally had a healthy appetite, so l was hopeful. On the morning of the 8th of Jan 2022. I finished prayer meeting with my church via zoom but on that day l cried out to God telling him that l felt like a motherless daughter. I hadn't done any mother and daughter activities or gone to any events in 21yrs with her due to her condition....she was bed bound. The last 21yrs was spent in hospitals, some years at home but incapacited and the last 5 yrs in a nursing home. My mummy suffered the first stroke 21years ago. She did defy all medical odds. Which made me still stand and believe for a miracle of total recovery. On that fateful morning (the 8th of January 2022) the Lord took me to the scriptures which Rochelle mentioned in Jeremiah 30:17 Which says "I will restore health to you...". I stopped crying and trusted that the Lord has confirmed his word for physical healing of mum on earth. Didn't realise that 7hrs later that my mummy would go and be with her heavenly father. So when Rochelle shared her story about her dad that confirmed what l knew when mummy passed that healing was complete to be with father God. Is blesses me that someone else in a different continent shares the same experience. Our Lord brings peace and hope in different forms. Praise God. Once again many thanks Laterras❤️🙏🏽
I have had similar experiences as Rochelle losing my mom and all. I cried so much listening to her I just lost my mom my heartbeat in March 2022. And being there at her bedside with my sister was truly a blessing. So I get how you feel being there alone with him in those last moments and the peace that comes with it despite the hurt and pain. Love, forgiving, sacrificial and long-suffering were the same adjectives my cousin and I came up with for my mom.I hug you Rochelle. I pray you will grow deeper with Christ as I can see He is already working you. And I pray you will find that truly devoted love that your heart desires. Blessings to you. Blessings Laterras as am on a long road to healing. Thank you for this podcast.
Hey Girl Hey, You just had me sit allll the way up. Stating that a marriage is a shared responsibility and a A wife is a individual responsibility just changed my life. Thank you!!!
I agree with her when she speaks about caring for her father, there is a great deal of comfort in that. I also very much appreciate what she said about what is the true meaning of being someone's spouse. Describing the depth of the commitment. Well done 👏🏾
It's 2024 now. This took me back to how tragic and traumatizing the pandemic was. Especially before we had vaccines. This woman really understands what marriage is all about.
Exactly, thank you. Trifling & illegal. It's all good because when they're do it to us, they're doing it to Yahusha of Nazareth. So they won't get away with it. They are in for a VERY rude awakening, even more sadly to say, some for eternity. SMH No weapon formed against us shall prosper, in the mighty name of Yahusha of Nazareth. That's on them soon. 💯💯💯
I know exactly what experience she had with being with her father in her last days. I transitioned with my grandfather at his bedside. Played his favorite gospel songs on his tablet and made sure he was comfortable. So comforting. So settling and cherished every moment during that time.
Hadn't watched the podcast in a while but watching this makes me remember why I do, this lady gave me a new way to articulate certain things. Really appreciate it. Especially the idea of do you want to get married VS being a wife and do you want to have kids VS being a mother. That to me, gives it a whole new meaning and a freeing one too. Thanks for sharing and being transparent with us.
Wow...from the bordem and seeking entertainment, the ability to block (for life) and the correct question of do you want to be a wife...same same same over here!...I do howevee need to get some mama-papa no records of wrongs going on though, I cannot lie. I'm not confrontational at all, tend to stew rather than get that level of emotional vulnerability out...it's a steep learning curve though that I need to concur.
Yaaaaaaaaaas 🙌🏾 The first minutes of the conversation had me so shocked about how wicked people can be. Intentionally hurting others, I will Never understand this. Yet she was going through so much already. I hope she finds healing and peace in the areas of her life she needs to work on. The freedom we get from healing is priceless.
These last two years have been a change to a deeper level in all our lives, wow great discussion in beginning, it still has me thinking about my life too.
In islam, we believe that when you're going to die, you do see angels that come to take your soul. You see the angel of death. So I do believe her when she said her dad saw angels before he passed.
She is on her way to true healing and deliverance and her divinely appointed husband and purpose partner💯🙏🏽 I wonder when she said bored, did she mean lonely ?..
I have stumbled over his message while doing a 21-days fast and I can say as of tonight I am no longer shacking! I am now a subscriber. I look forward to listen to his message every night before I go to bed. What @LaterrasRWhitfield is doing is making me go deeper in Learning me before I Yearn for something greater then me!
She probably meant bored. I think a lot of people experience this and when it's said, others think they're lonely. I've definitely been bored and dated knowing the person wasn't what aligned with me and my desires.
I loved listening to Rochelle and her journey and story. I hope Rochelle finds an amazing man and God places him in her path when she's ready. She made an excellent point many people forget about. When you say yes to your purpose partner and his/her family members as well. People forget you receive a family, you receive a gift, you receive your emergency contact person for life. People forget the real challenges we go through when they become united. I am grateful to God that I have waited longer to get married and have children because no one really pays attention to the entirety and seriousness of what you will embrace as a married couple. Sometimes timing is best. You need to develop more maturity, how to prioritize, how to find balance, and know if you truly are ready for that challenge. Some people should wait until you are mature enough and grown to understand all of the life decisions good, bad, fun, difficult, and even when you compromise. Rochelle made an excellent points with Laterras. I am glad she shared this on Dear Future Wifey. #DearFutureWifeyPodcast💙👨🏾🦲🎤🎙#StayLit
You were so blessed to have the opportunity to be with your father when he passed. God bless you! I lost my mom 3/29/21 and i am so grateful to the lord taking her home but i wish She wasn’t neglected for 5 days at the hospital and left alone for approximately 45 minutes when they finally gave me permission to see her they decide to give her a cat scan she never got. Sorry if i make no sense. I have a warrior watching over me but it hard to forgive the neglect. My mother felt alone, scared and neglected.