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I loved Peachy's Thanksgiving greetings and her request that we find 3 things to be thankful for. I just think it needed it's own thread. So.....
What are you thankful for?
I am thankful for all of the normal things: my family, my pets, my health, my friends, my job.
Most of all, I'm thankful that this is not last year. That was the worst Thanksgiving ever. I'm thankful that I'm not constantly in tears, that my kids are doing well and that I don't worry about where WH is anymore. I'm not dealing with his moods or all of the uncertainity.
I'm thankful that I'm through that part of the pain. I'm sure there's more to come but the raw, deep stuff after D-day is the worst.
I'm thankful that WH did not decide to play money games with us. He has consistently supported us. Last year, this was a big concern for me.
I'm thankful for all the support that I've found during the last year. For the friends and neighbors that have been so kind to me. For everybody at MB. I absolutely do not know what I would have done during the past year without the people and advice and comfort I've gotten here.
Happy Thanksgiving! And even in our darknest moments, there is still something to be thankful for........
Grapes are versatile. Grapes can be sour, sweet, sublime as wine and fabulous even when old and dried out.
Me: BS
XCH: Clueless
2-DS: Bigger than me
1-DD: Now also bigger than me!
5/6: Personally served CH with divorce papers
6/6: CH F? wants to time to see if M can be saved
7/6: FCH reenters our lives to work on marriage but secretly signs papers to start divorce...what's that about?
Mediation set for November
Final dissolution in January 2007.
2008 and beyond: Life goes on...
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I am thankful for my children and am thankful that they are healthy when so many kids are not.
I am thankful that I have a home where my children feel safe.
I am thankful for my health and that I have the capability to love not only myself but others.
I am thankful that my family is together this Thanksgiving and that WH is showing small signs of coming out of the fog.
Ok, that's four things, but I want to really focus on all the things I have to be thankful for because it is too easy to dwell on the bad and the negative and I don't want to do that. My birthday is tomorrow and we are going to the Macy's parade.
Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone!
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I am thankful that my mother and sister are coming here to cook Thanksgiving dinner because I hate to cook!! Can you believe my mother brought a suitcase full of spices because she "wasn't sure I had any!" SHE EVEN BROUGHT SALT!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.." Theodore Roosevelt Exposure 101
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I am truly blessed to have my children and my wonderful group of family and friends.
I am blessed to have a increased awareness of God's presence in our lives, realizing that He was there, I was just to blind to realize it.
I am blessed to have my sanity, peace of mind when I allow it and the strength to be there for my children.
Our bellies are full, we have warm beds and we have each other - in the grand scheme of things, life is good and for that - I am very thankful.
Me-41 BS (FWS) DH-41 WS (FBS) 2DD's- 10 and 12 Married 15 years Separated for 2 years after my A Reconciled for 1 year before his A D-day for his A 8/23/05 WH moved out 9/16/05 Divorce final 1/23/07 Affair ended or month or so later My Story
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I am thanful for my w/s progressing into xws.
I am thankful for my health.
I am thankful for my friends here at MB and all the support they have shown me.
I am thankful for Dr. Harley and his concepts that will eventually restore my marriage to complete restoration.
I am thankful for my dd and her family.
I am thankful for my ds and his fiance.
I am thankful that the most painful time in my life is in the past tense, and my future, whatever it might be, is bright and will be fulfeeling.
I am also thankful that this year is almost over.
I am thankful for god's mercy and love.
Wishing all my friends here a Happy Thanksgiving!!
Blessings,
K.D. Heartbreak
In the end, I have nothing to lose but everything to gain, by trying to save my marriage.
Me, betrayed wife 46
Former Wandering Husband, 51 E/A 2005
28 years of marriage
DD 26, DS 24
O/W aka, Rat 29, A-D Assisted Living
Discovery 8-20-05 Recovery ongoing.
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My wife, children, & extended family. An epiphany, which made me reacess my life and the direction I was heading. The love of an all forgiving savior: (you have but to ask <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />).
WTF
*** Warning *** Make sure brain is engaged before shifting mouth out of Neutral.
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A Savior who loves me and a God who watches over me.
My wife, my children, my family.
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<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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me: FWW/BS 52 H: FWH/BS 49
DS 30
DD 21
DS 15
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I am thankful first for God and His ever faithful presence. Next for my children. Finally for the roof over our heads, the food on our plates which is by far more than many in this world and the clothing on our backs. Truly, what more do we need? I am also very thankful for the people here on MB and the many 2x4's I have kindly received. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Faith
me: FWW/BS 52 H: FWH/BS 49
DS 30
DD 21
DS 15
OCDS 8
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I am thankful for my life, my health, my DS, my DS's health, my family, and my friends. I could go on but those are the most important to me.
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I am thankful that my mother and sister are coming here to cook Thanksgiving dinner because I hate to cook!! Hey Melody, Then you must also be thankful you have a spouse that cooks?! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> I know I would be. Heck, right now I'd be happy with a spouse. Period. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Me/BS 48
Married 16 yrs/together 23; 1 child
Dday 4/05; WH "needed space" and left 5/05
WH Filed D papers 6/05 - Divorce final 12/05
WH moved in with OW 11/05; moved out OW 1/06
12/06 His 3rd and strongest attempt at reconcilliation (I believe OW still in picture)
2/07 Affair over, begging me to take him back - it's too late.
WH has tried numerous times to reconcile.
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DS10 brought home a construction paper turkey from school yesterday. He got into the car crying because he slipped in the mud after school and "wrecked" the turkey! I will always treasure these sincere handmade items. The turkey's body said "Things I am thankful for". It had 6 feathers and each listed something he was thankful for.
Feather #6: a house
Feather #5: family
Feather #4: food
Feather #3: Dad (you're slipping WH)
Feather #2: happiness
and . . . . drumroll please . . . .
Feather #1: Mom
God I love that kid. Ok, if you'll excuse me, I have to go cry now.
Me/BS 48
Married 16 yrs/together 23; 1 child
Dday 4/05; WH "needed space" and left 5/05
WH Filed D papers 6/05 - Divorce final 12/05
WH moved in with OW 11/05; moved out OW 1/06
12/06 His 3rd and strongest attempt at reconcilliation (I believe OW still in picture)
2/07 Affair over, begging me to take him back - it's too late.
WH has tried numerous times to reconcile.
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Today, I am most thankful that from this year forward, 2 December (formerly most notable as my D-Day) will now be noted as the day my daughter got married. I just heard from her today, and she and her fiance, who are both in the Air Force overseas, are getting married on 2 Dec. How cool is that! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Who
I am the BW,
He is the FWH
D-Day: 12/02/03
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