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Today I am grateful for the people like MelodyLane, Pepperband, Mark1952 and _Larry_ (just to name a few, not meaning slight anyone) who without any apparent need to, spend countless hours on this site counseling, hugging, crying with and helping people through some of the most difficult times of their lives.
Many, like myself, come here hurt, fearful and traumatized, get solace and guidance from folks like these, then distance themselves from the pain and work to find their way forward. Some of us pay back what we can, but find staying too close causes more pain and so we back off. These folks are a constant source of encouragement, affirmation and hope.
Since I tend toward over-dramatization at times, I will just say that I don't know where I'd be today without them. I still feel a lot of pain, but with each passing day I also find that there is life after the crushing damage caused by the betrayal of one's most beloved.
Thank you, one and all.
Preach the Gospel every day. When necessary, use words. St. Francis of Assissi
Today I am grateful for the first appearance this year of English drizzle.
Yesterday it drizzled and drizzled and then drizzled some more. H and I went to an art gallery across London, putting our coats on and then off, brollies up and then down, and it was so nice. We had been missing this sign of an English spring due to the atypically harsh winter of the past 3 months.
Today, the drizzle has stopped and the sun is putting in a weak appearance. I can see a few snowdrops and traces of blossom on the trees. It is beautiful! This is an English spring, at last!