Hopefully this won't get so sweet that will make everyone want to puke....but I need to get this out!

I am grateful for Mimi - who has an astounding capacity for compassion, and the willingness to share her wisdom to so many around here who are in so much pain.

I am also grateful to 2long for his sense of humor!!!

And to TA, who makes me laugh even when he doesn't know he's being funny!!

To GG, who has followed MB principles like none other I can remember. Bravo GG for your courage!

There are other, I'll be back!

Well,I think this thread might ensure that some MB'ers feel left out after all the usual suspects are listed and may make other's feel that their input isn't as important.Maybe not...*shrug*

I will just say that I am thankful that everyone is here doing the best they can,in all our myriad of stages,grief and emotional upheaval.Hopefully we can turn the tides one couple at a time or one person at a time with our principles.

Stay Strong everyone.We all matter and have important things to contribute.

O

There ain't NO way that I'm going to name names....

However, I am grateful to those who have been beat to a pulp by life in general, their WS's specifically, and yet keep finding the grace and compassion to want to help others on these boards.

You know who you are....and you know that you are dearly loved by at least one guy in Georgia. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

<small>[ March 10, 2005, 01:38 PM: Message edited by: Formerly G.G. ]</small>

Hope I dont make anyone puke, but I would like to thank everyone. Its not important whether they replied to any of my posts or not, just being part of the community has benefitted myself. After my initial post, I lurked for a long time and drew on the resources of all of the knowledge on this board. I will say however, that WorthATry has been particularly attentive to my posts and has been an excellent sounding board. Also, Stormy Dakota has been very supportive as well. I am thinking that at some point we ought to have a Texas MBers gathering. I am particularly fond of Port Aransas, although Austin would be a good centrally located site as well. Anyone in TX interested?

I'm grateful for Spider Slayer who helped me through many a dark nights. Her kindness and words of wisdom have been such an inspiration.

I'm also grateful for the friendship from Newand ImprovedMarylandLady who has given me strength and made me see I was not alone.

I can't forget about Weaver and all her words of encouragement!

I am grateful to my husband, Recovering H, who reflected God's graciousness to me by forgiving me even though I did not deserve it.

I am grateful for God's unseen presence here, because it is He who I give the credit and glory for saving our marriage.

I am grateful to people like Pep, Ark, NCW, Bob Pure, KYellow4 and all the idiotville people for their kindness and forgiving spirits.


I am even grateful to the few who have been perhaps a bit "cruel", harsh, blunt, etc....because they reminded me how decrepit and lost and sinful I really am, which reinforced my love for God and gratefulness to Him for his Grace.


Amen.


NOW

CSUE:

I am so humbled and honored that you have named my name. It's my MB NAME and I certainly don't do this for any sort of recognition.

Coming here has been a recent coping strategy for me. As Georgia may recall, I was really having a problem with an obsession with the OW that I had to overcome. Coming back to MB Forum has helped me with that.

I want to share that us regular posters do need a pat on the back. At least, I do. So many days I want to go away again because coming here does cause triggers, flashbacks and/or memories of times and events that I want to totally forget. My H is truly being wonderful to me, though. Just yesterday, he sincerely asked me to please "forgive" him for all that he has done to me. I want this to happen for others. i want them to believe that it can. Also, I have my vengeance against all the OPs of the world and I want to stand up for my belief in MARRIAGE.

Yes, I am trying to convince myself that this is the right thing for me to be doing.

So thanks, CSUE.

I LOVE YOU and all my other "PEEPS". I will name names and if I leave you off come back and kick me. Right now my PEEP LIST includes: ESPOIR (Where are you?), WAT, MELODY, PEP, CSUE, GEORGIA, FYR, MORTARMAN, MOMMY (Christine), GRAPE GIRL, DYING HERE,STILL HERE, CC46 and those that I would like to know better including ARK, MULAN, HOMER... AND ALL OTHERS VICTIMIZED BY THE EVILS AND TRAUMAS OF As.

<small>[ March 10, 2005, 01:55 PM: Message edited by: mimi1254 ]</small>

I'm gonna name names, but I'm bound 2 forget a bunch.

Just Learning (firt 2 respond 2 one of my threads), Pep (met her and the Mr in person!), Still Seeking (also met him and the Mrs in person!), CSue, Spacecase, Ilove_Ulove, HappinessWithin, Blind Sided, JTW, Susan, Melodylane, WAT, Starfish, Seahorse, Jen Brown, graycloud, Binder, thefurnitureman, and many many more...

and a bunch of unsung heros, whatever the outcome of their sitches (I ac2ally don't know in many cases): Conan, Baffled, MovingOnandMovingUp, Sweden, and many others...

And finally a bow 2 myself, without who's inspired and tireless efforts, and endless devotion 2 integrity, apple pie, and the American Way, this 6267th post would not have been possible! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="images/icons/shocked.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

-ol' 2long

<small>[ March 10, 2005, 01:53 PM: Message edited by: 2long ]</small>

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by notonlywords*:


I am grateful to people like Pep, perhaps a bit "cruel", harsh, blunt, etc....</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"><img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> a bit of "creative editing" ~~~~~~ Pep

HEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="images/icons/cool.gif" />

NOW

Just messing with ya ... I am having a MAJOR case of "spring fever" today ... all I want to do is party and loll around having laffs..... here I am in clinic, having to put on my "serious face" ... when in reality I want to clown around....

ooops.... did I just admit that?

Pep

Everyone. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> I mean EVERYONE. All of you. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> Every SINGLE one of you has made a difference in my life.

And my Idiots, the best friends I've made outside real life.

Jen

Ditto what Jen said <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

Oh and Pep, love the new sig line.

Hey, what about Orchid! (And Lor, though she doesn't post much anymore...)

That I haven't been kicked off the board yet for being a bad example.
Mulan

Glad to learn that WEAVER is a HER.

PEP I think we could have such FUN together but you guys didn't invite me to your get together and PLUS FWH won't let me out of his site. When I am at home, I have to sneak to the computer.

Can you guys believe that my FWH is jealous of MBs?

Well what the heck did you think I was Mimi?
<img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

I am grateful for little Oklahoman transplants who have read and find value in ACIM!

(that would be you Csue)

I am thankful for every single person on this board too. Haven't "met" one yet that I disliked.

There is couple of people I have to mention by name though and the first one is WAT. He had a huge impact on me and the decisions I made in my sitch when I first came here. I love his steadfastness in his beliefs and the way he just jumps right in there and says what he needs to say. He is quick to respond when needed and quick to retract if he feels he was wrong.

You rock WAT!!!!!

The other one is StillSeeking, because of his sencerity and genuine caring attitude and his lack of ego is really wonderful. And he always ask how I am doing and is right on when he senses something is up.

I am also very, very grateful that Kloe and her hubby are in recovery. I think there would have been many MB'rs would have lost some sleep and some tears if that hadn't happened for her and her little baby girl. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

Oh and I am grateful for all the strong, decisive caring women on this board who have and can explain what boundaries are. Never even heard that word before I came here. Now it is my mantra!

I am thankful for Racer X, although we've never conversed directly. I always read his posts....sound thinking recovery for the my side of the fence (FWS). And, when I find myself puzzled as to how to handle something, I ask myself, "What would Racer X do?" I don't know if he would really do what I decide, but it helps. So far, so good!

Seems I'm the only one too cowardly to name names...so here goes:

In reviewing WAY back to October....

ForeverHers was there right from the beginning, offering Biblically sound advice. A beacon set on a hill...

StillHereMakingIt proved to be the queen of "fog babble", allowing me to have some of the most incomprehensible conversations between myself and WW inaginable.

FYR has proven that she can see inside of WW's head and tell me exactly what's happening in there with amazing clarity.

2Long can tell me about flying machines, old houses, and WW's... I suspect he and I could sit down and have long conversations about many things.

There are those who have been bold enough to stick their necks out and say that life after D goes on....and can be good. I.E. - WomanOfFaith, now happily remarried I might point out, as well as CSue.

I thank those who,like TDR & FYR, even though in the midst of their own private he!!, have cared enough about me to chime in with some words of kindness and encouragement.

So many others have popped in and out and offered words that transformed who I am. When I got here, I was a basket case who had NO CLUE what to do or where to turn. Now, thanks to all of you, I'm a basket case with some direction in my life. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

Seriously, folks....

There's no question that there has been one GODDESS who has lassoed me back in from her white horse every time I headed off in the wrong direction. And...anytime she herself wasn't sure of my direction she would challenge me to explain myself, usually casting light on the foolishness of my own actions. She's proven equally adept at answering questions about EA's, MLC, Menopause, medical issues/drugs, whatever. This has allowed me to ascertain her true vocation, as well as HER REAL NAME !!!!!

You know that "Ask Jeeves" internet search thing????

Well, Mimi's real name is "Jeeves".

Thanks, Jeeves, for being there just like you said you would <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

Georgia

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">PEP I think we could have such FUN together but you guys didn't invite me to your get together and PLUS FWH won't let me out of his site. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">An open invitation to all Ark, with no crown, Mimmi......anyone that wants to come.

We will meet you on Saturday, March 19, right off Fornification St., somewhere on the corner of Capitol and State Streets! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

See you there!