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Just wanted to know how all my old friends are doing these days. I rarely come here anymore but think of you all often.

As for myself, things are going great. Wife and I have been spending practically every minute together(well, except when I work). Lots of love coming from her these days.
I know we have a very long way to go, but things are looking way UP.

So how are you this fine day?

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JD,

Hey there! It's good to see you. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

How are we really? We are doing just wonderful. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> Thanks for asking!

I survived my surgery and I can breathe!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> I can even hear better too. If you want more of an update you can read my EMDR thread.

So, JD, tell us, how are YOU doing? I've been looking for an update since you posted on my thread but never got one. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="images/icons/frown.gif" />

Again, it's good to see you.

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Hi Knewjie,

So nice to hear from you, and great to hear you and [H] are doing well.

Myself? I am doing great. A little scared still but otherwise great. I love my wife more
every day.

As I said, we spend practically every minute together. We are both working on our issues and hopefully making them go away. It has not all been easy, but we fight on.
I know it has not been easy for my wife or myself(just like everyone always said it wouldn't), but it is well worth the rewards that come each day.

Everyone told me there is always hope. I want Everyone to know that it is true.

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jd,
It's SO good to hear from you!!! I'm glad things are still going well for you and sj. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

I'm doing pretty well. XH is not trying so hard to be friends these days <whew> cuz I was getting uncomfortable anyway. He is feeling much better emotionally, which - truthfully - bugs me. I can't help but feel like he got away with murder <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="images/icons/frown.gif" /> . I guess I truly need to return to no contact.

Please pop in from time to time - give us updates - and share your experiences with the ones struggling where you used to be. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> Or simply say "hi" like you're doing today!

Best wishes to you and sj! May God bless you both and your children!

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JD,
So glad to hear it! I am happy for you. Come back, we miss you!

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Thanks Faith and Melodylane,

I will try to spend just a bit more time here in the near future. Assuming that is ok with my wife. I want to give something back.

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jd,

I'm glad to hear from one of the "survivors" and I'm happy things are going well. I really admire the BS's and WS's who still come here after all the trial and tribulations, hoping to continue to learn, educate and offer hope to those of us not yet quite so fortunate.

Things are going OK for me. I'm moving out this weekend, which makes me sad, but also gives me of feeling of empowerment and control of my life for the first time in almost 2 years.

Good luck and God bless.

sad dad

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JD- Hey!! Great to hear you and W are doing well. You were one of those here who really helped me in the early going. I never would have made it this far in my M without people like you. My wife and I are also spending alot of time together. It turns out she really does love me (I find that so hard to accept). She is trying to show it in many ways.

My biggest problem right now is still wanting her to do things for me I know she did for OM. I still haven't yet accepted the "insanity" of their A and the fact that she may never repeat those behaviors with me.

There has been no contact with OM since April 3 when he called my house. I then e-mailed him and told him to get out of our life. He sent my wife one more e-mail in early June and she asked me how we could block him from sending her e-mail, which I did!!!

Last week he sent me a forwarded e-mail all about forgiveness, with a note from him saying he was sorry for everything. I told him to "get a life" and stay out of mine, that as far as I'm concerned he doesn't exist. (I'm sorry, but no forgiveness here. At least not yet)

Back to W. She told me the other night that she knows at some point we need to discuss everything that happened that led to A, but that she won't ever talk about actual A and I shouldn't dwell on it. The important thing is that she loves me and wants to spend her life with me. My job is to make her happy forever. I pray that I can.

Good luck and God Bless.

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Sweetheart,

I just want to let you know how much more I love you everyday.

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JD and SJ....this thread just brought tears to my eyes. I am so happy for both of you. The love you have for each other will get you through. I wish you much happiness and much success on your road to recovery! Hugs to you both.
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It's so nice to hear when my prayers have been answered. Much success to you both in your rebuilding! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />


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