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When I was about 14, I learned Caligraphy and the first piece of "art" I did on a piece of parchment paper was the following poem... and to me it is still one of most beautiful poems.
You are going on your second honeymoon next week to an incredibly beautiful place, I hope while there, you can leave all your worries behind and just enjoy.
As much as anyone, you have a right to be. Never forget that.
Max Ehrmann
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.
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Second honeymoon??? EXCELLENT!!!! have fun Suzete!!!
love and hugs to you xoxoxo
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Suzet,
For what it's worth, I saw your post before it disappeared.
Leave this to God, ok?
And Happy Anniversary in advance!
Hugs,
NOW
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I saw it too and I will be praying for you. I've appreciated your positive poems and posts on these forums.
Ace
FWH/BW (me)57+ M:36+ yr.
4 D-Days: Jun-Nov 06 E/PA~OW#2 (OW#1 2000)
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Suzet,
You're not alone. You know that. What you see is real...they are really doing it.
Not in your control.
Take back your name because it's yours, 'k? Don't wipe yourself out from others' condemnation and harassment, their evil...because they aren't that powerful.
You are.
Only you can wipe yourself out, 'k?
Get the lesson they are REALLY teaching. God reaches through...for you.
LA
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Suzet-
I have to agree with the others...don't let the actions of some chase you away and prevent you from doing all the good that you could be doing.
You bring a lot of good to the forum...
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You are loved very much, Suzet.
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You had been a pillar of strength for me Suzet! I missed you so much. I didn't realise what had happened until recently when I re-read my post and saw the signature to your replies. Please come back Suzet. You are very much needed!
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I'm Suzet's ( "___") husband. She requested me to send the following
message to the concerned friends/posters on this thread:
"Hi dear friends and MBers,
I just want to inform that my member account and all the IP addresses I
was previously posting from (home & work) are banned from the forums
since last week Friday after my last post disappeared from this board
(the one that was read by some of you before it disappeared) . Therefore
I'm not able to post, read and/or lurk on the boards anymore. Because of
that I've asked my DH to check if I've received any personal messages.
My DH copied and pasted all the messages and e-mailed it to me. I
appreciate the supporting and encouraging messages I received from all
of you and I want to thank everyone on this thread from the bottom of my
heart.
I found weaver's beautiful poem extremely helpful (thanks again
weaver!). During the passed weekend I succeeded for the larger part
(with my H's help) to leave my negativity, frustration and anger with
all that happened here behind and now I'm just looking forward to our
11th anniversary and 2nd honeymoon on the beautiful Mauritius! We will
be going this coming Saturday and will stay there for 10 days. We are
very excited and can't wait! When we return from our stay, we are going
to start planning on the infertility treatment (ICSI intro-fertilization
process) to try and conceive our own biological child.
Anyone who wants to get/stay into contact with me is welcome to e-mail
us to our joint private e-mail address:
***EDIT***
Everyone else, please take care and may God bless your marriages and
recovery efforts!
Regards,
Suzet"
Last edited by Toujours; 07/21/16 11:33 AM.
I'm a FWW (35) who had an online EA years ago
BH is 36 and we are 11 years married, expecting our 1st child
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Oh...and BTW Suzet's BH.
I believe you have made a serious mistake by choosing to NOT inform the OBS in the affair. Not only would it protect your marriage by doing so...it also is the ONLY moral thing to do. Keeping another in the dark regarding this is cruel beyond measure. Your wife has used the excuse that YOU don't want this to happen...yet it baffles the mind as to how a BS could make such a decision.
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Thanks for the message, Suzet's husband! For what it's worth, I believe that the ban from these boards was a very compassionate move on the moderator's part on your behalf....if I were to ever find myself in the same sort of situation, I hope they ban me, too! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> BTW, MEDC was edited for name calling just yesterday! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Take care, NOW
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MEDC was edited for name calling just yesterday was it the shrew comment???? I hate when that happens. I guess I should take my ball and go home...this isn't fair.
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Just guessing here, but I take it you were aware you might get edited for that comment, but chose to say it anyway?
I hope I'm wrong about that.
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I do not run my comments through an edit filter. So, no, I didn't know...but when you mentioned an edit, that came to mind.
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but when you mentioned an edit, that came to mind. Why did that come to mind?
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Now...make that the last question on this topic.
Why did it come to mind??? Because I found that to be the only testy exchange yesterday.
Now with that, your little q&a session regarding Suzet is done...at least with me.
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Hi Suzet !!
You know I don't frequent these parts often...and you know first why that is ... LOL.
I wish I could say I'm sad to see you go...but I think it's the best thing for you and hubby, and that's what is most important.
I know that you guys are going to do better without this board than with it. A lot will be lost by way of newbies that come along and could really use your kindness and support, but you've taken enough lumps for all of us.
Best of luck to you both... and I hope by this time next year...there is the pitter patter of little feet in your home.
p.s. I get it.
DDAY 2/25/04
Plan A 3/1/04
Recovery started 4/14/04....still going strong
.... and quite happy.
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