Hi SS and thanks again.
Yes it would be great if H took job nearer to my home. But I am learning to wait- yeears ago at college I used to sing a song in the christian union which comes back to me at times like these

"In your time Lord
In your time
I will wait and not be anxious at the time
In your time Lord
In your time.

And though some prayers may seem unanswered yet
I will wait and not be anxious at the time
In your time Lord
In your time there is rest.

Not a lot more to add tonight- hope you and W have a great evening together
Jante

Hi Jante,
I like the song, especially the part that says
"And though some prayers may seem unanswered yet"
I have lived this part of it over and over but I find when I look back that his answer was always for the best, even when I wished for another answer.
I also found that his timeing was always spot on, but I don't always realize it until much later.

I thought I would tell you again that there are many in Heaven that are working on your behalf and watching over you. You are known to God and he cares about you personally.

SS

Thanks SS its good to know that a crowd of witnesses are cheering us on.

I missed a line out of the song-
"And though some prayers may seem unanswered yet,
You never come to quickly or too late
And I will wait and not be anxious at the time
In your time Lord in your time."
I have found myself frequently over the years singing/praying this song when waitng for an answer from the Lord.

Another great favourite of mine is Bill Gaithers- "Because He lives i can face tomorrow." that has brought me through some tough times in the early days of this battle for my marriage.

Not a lot to report- though I did get my present from T - a book voucher to spend with Amazon, not sure what he will make of my choice.

Hope you continue to find encouragement and inspiration from the Lord.
Jante

I'll bite on this one,

What was your choice at amazon?

Also, was there a card? And if yes, what was the tone of it?

I have been trying understand how he is looking at your relationship. I think his getting you a gift says he still has feelings for you, but you would know him better than all of us. Is he thoughtful? Does he always remember his parents birthdays, has he always remembered your anniversery, and birthday? Is he doing it out of habbit? Did he remember it last year?

SS

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Hi SS happen to still be around so will reply straight away.

Books- so far chosen Why women can't read maps and why mean won't ask for directions and am considering something like Gary Chapmans Four Languages of Love. Mainly self/marriage improvement books.
There had been a card but it never arrived so H arranged this present through amazon, so i don't know what the tone was. H tended to forget birthdays of sisters etc unless I dealt with them and for years only remembered mine cos a friend of mine reminded him, he did get better. Last year he bought me glasses "because the house needed some" I was not impressed and in my one and only fit of throwing things last November I threw thenm all on the patio and smashed them!!!!!!!!
My sons thought it was hilarious and asked if they could do the same when they were angry with dad. I bought him a personal birthday present that year and a small momento at our WA this year but as you know no present for his b'day this year. I sent him a chatty email thanking him for the present, the first such email for some months.
Jante

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