Hi again,

My 'puter is acting crazy or not adjusted to this new format yet. When I posted last night I thought I had reviewed all the responses. 3 more snuck in and then Knewjie's this morning.

JTW - E,
Your stories have made me laugh and cry and yet your endurance despite all odds is overwhelming. Your humor is great and I love to read your posts. You are a beautful lady and I know you have the power to make your happiness the right way.

GIIC,
I am sorry you are on the d/d site more than here. Thanks for your response. We certainly have had more than our share of pain in life haventl we? But your user name says it all and that has been a comfort to me also. It is good to know others rely on HIM. We all should but sometimes we just get too wrapped up in our problems and then someone comes along to help us refocus. I know there were times when you did that for me. Thanks.

Knewjie,
Hey U...... let the cat out of the bag..... what kind of sister are U? I have got everyone here convinced that I am an old lady..... LOL!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> Now you got them thinkin that I might have some kind of looks? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="images/icons/shocked.gif" /> LOL!! Just kidding. I do plan to post a pix later just haven't decided whether to use my graduation pix from over 25 years ago or my baby pix so that I don't disappoint the crew here!!! LOL! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="images/icons/tongue.gif" />

Just kidding. Maybe a Shrek and family? Can't do that one..... that's WATs character. Maybe Lilo and Stitch? I can be Stitch! Still have to see that movie. Maybe next weekend.

About visiting U guys. Yep I want to plan something maybe next year. Will let you know. My wings feel like soaring and with all those miles H is racking up, well just maybe we can make it up your way. Right now I gotta go help my FIL pack up his house.

Aloha,
L.

O, You are an extremely special person and I'm very happy that your husband finally "defogged". He's a very lucky guy!

You deserve this happiness. I, like others, humbly thank you for sharing your successes. It helps to keep me afloat.

Hugs

Orchid,
I am so happy for you.

The second year is much easier, anniversaries of all kinds passed through at least once.

Although I've yet to get to "MB who?", like Justthewife says will be coming in the 3rd year <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> .

Orchid---

Heartwarming post...I recall what life here was like for you a year ago...I am happy to hear of your continued success... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

E

L.,

<img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="images/icons/tongue.gif" />

I'm so happy to hear that you are thinking of coming out here! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> Just let us know.

By the way, did you get my last email?

K

Hi T,

Well I don't know about 'defogged' but he is certainly being allowed to 'live' for the momment. LOL!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

thanks for your support.

Lor,
The 2nd year is easier? I am still trying to go through the first. The OW still called about 1 month ago and if I am right about her cycle, we are due for another call this weekend. Arrgh... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="images/icons/mad.gif" /> Can't wait for the phone to change.

Elad,
Thanks for your support. U hang in there ok? We all gotta stick together. We might look a bit funny but at least we are all standing up!!! LOL! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> Hang tough!

Knewjie,
Yep girlie, I got your e-mail. Will right when I can get to my account. Gotta fight for the computer time. Mine busted and I gotta get it fixed. ARrrrgh <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="images/icons/mad.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

Aloha,
L.

Congratulations I'm glad to hear that life is going well right now - at least this part.

You DO have an amazing story and I DO remember when you tossed out all his clothes and the police got involved and all that drama. I DO remember your concern for your son and I DO remember how you persevered, kept your LBs down to a minimum and how we all tried to push you to LB but you didn't. You hung in there and you kept working your management job, maintaining your dignity and sanity and all the while here on MB, posting, helping others, forever welcoming new MBers through it all!

And now, it is your turn to reap the benefits and rewards of your good seeds you have sown into your marriage, as well as into the lives of others by helping them get through the same valley of darkness with some light and some hope.

<img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> I am very happy for you, Orchid. You know how to handle yourself, your H, AND PBR OW! Thanks for sharing! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

Im so happy for you. You are one tough cookie. And Im so happy to have found such an amazing friend like you. You have no idea how much you have helped me through the toughest time in my life. Just want to say thank you. And God will and is blessing you with a wonderful marriage.

Lunch soon?

PI