Hang in there, I like your attitude. New opportunity to experience something new in your life. I am sorry about the job, but like your approach. LIfe is about to become new again.

I find it amazing that your W doesn't seem to see the toll the fighting for and losing your business had on you. She clearly thinks all of your issues are within you and have little to do with her cold heartedness and cruel comments. Amazing.

Ya know Silva, some people improve with age, and some seem to rot. I think you just might fall into the former category rather than the latter.

God Bless,

JL

Thanks JL. That means a lot

You know, life really is a matter of perspective. I could be all down about the job loss, but choose not to be. Just look at it from another point of view. An opportunity.

It is a very good thing to be charge of your feelings and see them as free choice.

Tons of jobs in Houston.

Well that may be somewhere to go then cat. Thanks!

I used to know a girl from Fort Worth (in fact she was the EA i had 8 years ago.. )

Hey JL, it's interesting what you said about my W. It does amaze me that she can be so hard about everything. I'm not making excuses, but it's not really her at all. (Well if it is the new her, she can get lost!)

I often think what a massive problem is was / is to me regarding my busniess and think, how can you leave someone and run away at their greatest time of need. Well I guess when you have an affair, everything is possible. There was at least an EA. Looking more and more like a PA from here though, just the way she has been.

That is the past though, and it can STAY there.

Aren't you in England?

The company I work for has a huge presence in Aberdeen and East Kilbride, wherever that is. It's in the oil and gas industry. If you are interested, let me know and I can send some info to one of the mods and ask them to get it to you.

Yep, I am in England.

Thanks cat, that would be great.

Aberdeen is north Scotland ans East Kilbride is south Scotland, but both are nearer that Houston!

Good news already!

I have managed to secure another job. Even if it doesn't turn out to be anything to base a future on, at least I will be able to earn a crust!

There really is something in the power of positive thought

On another note, I have backed right off from my W. I can't be bothered chasing rainbows anymore. There never really WAS a pot of gold there if the truth be known.

I actually feel better for it as well. It's a weight off and I am looking forward to getting out there and giving the world a bit of Silva!!

Time for an update...

W phoned today after NC for 2 weeks. MIL has had blood tests and is OK. That's good news.

I was feeling happy during the call and it came over that way as W said "you sound positive about things". I mentioned that I had been given an offer of a new job and also that a friend in Australia has suggested I go stay with him and look for work over there. W asked me if I was considering the trip, I said that I was seriously considering it. Her voice changed slightly after that. Son needs a lift somewhere on Sun. and I can't take him so asked W to. She said she was going out on the Sat night so maybe not. I told her I was at a party and was staying over (which I am!!) so I wouldn't be available. She said "guess I'll have to get up and take him then" I simply said "Yep". I ended the call then.

The good thing for me during the call was that I didn't feel upset or sad, or conversley overjoyed to hear from her. It was pretty much like just a call from someone I knew.

I feel better in myself than I have for a long long time and my PMA is bursting!.

I have a new mantra...

Thankyou Love of my Life for giving me my FREEDOM!:)

So good to hear that you got another job! That is a very positive step forward!

Thanks believer. The good thing is that both my sons told me that they didn't think I would be too long before sorting it.

Nice to know they have faith in their old Dad!!

You are going to do just FINE.

Hang in there, and don't give up.

So glad! I've been out sick, so if you still need my work info, since you already have a job!, let me know and I'll send it.

I'm so glad you're moving forward.

Bless you cat, hope your feeling better

I'll try this new job for a few months and see how it pans out. Thanks for the offer though. You never know, I may be back to take you up on it!.

Believer, thanks for that.