Hi all,<BR>Haven't posted for awhile......wasn't going to, thought I should just give up. Saturday which is only a week ago.......seems like a lifetime ago. H was going to pack, again, seems he decided he couldn't be the kind of man I wanted him to be. Being as I am a very tired and very old and extremely grouchy lately, I waited a little while, went to our room to watch him pack. I asked him if he was the kind of man he wanted to be and if so then I would help him pack. He just stood with his back to me so I left the room. Maybe an hour or so later he came in the kitchen where I was doing dishes, put his arms around me and said, " I am so sorry for all the pain I have caused you over the last two years. If you let me try I will make it up to you." I still have my eyes closed and am holding my breath. It's like he was never gone. He is my hero and best friend again. It's only a week but I know that it's forever this time. He has been the man I knew before, he smiles as soon as he sees me. It was worth every bit of pain! I would hate to do it again.......but I probably would. I fell asleep in his arms 2 nights ago. I used to tell him that I slept like a baby because of his love. I am going to be there again. Now it doesn't seem so bad. But its because he loves me again. Thanks for listening to my constant whinning. I feel so blessed and pray that all of you are on the way to........what? I don't even know how to say it. I feel like a new bride. It is all back, because he wants it to be. Thank You God! Thank you friends. It is late and H is making banners for the Homecoming parade. Our grandkids and neighbors are going to be on a float that H and son put together. The only constant on the earth is change. Wierd! Love you guys.<BR>Love, Karen<BR><P>------------------<BR>alleyoop<BR>

<B>W O N D E R F U L N E W S!!!!!!</B><P>I'm so happy for you!!!

Alley,<P>This is so great. I'm really happy for you. You put a smile on my face which is pretty hard to do lately. Hopeing for your continued success. Wondered where ya got to.<P>Wishing us all the Best.<P>Medic, yeah I'm still here.

Your story had me in tears....but HAPPY ones! I'm so happy for both of you!

Oh, Alley, that's such great news!<P>Lori

Alley,<P>I am so happy for you. I am thanking the good Lord that your husband has seen the light. <P>Keep us posted on the progress as the success stories are an inspiration to all of us here. <P>This has put a smile on my face and in my heart too. Thanks for sharing this wonderful news with us.<P>------------------<BR>God bless you and all of us.<P>Samantha<BR>

Alley,<P>Tried to get a hold of you a while back. Feel one with you in so many of your posts. I am so happy for you and getting back that "lovin feelin"! Your words were so descriptive of your heart, I envision a very happy couple. Sounds like your H sees your worth and truly what he would lose. Have a great week-end, Homecoming sounds like fun!<BR>In more ways then just the parade!!!!!<P>------------------<BR>eyes wide open<BR>

I too am sooo happy for you.<P>It is so good to hear the <I>good</I> stories...<BR>The ones that work out in the end...<BR>It is the <B>only</B> thing that really keeps all of us going...<BR>Without them... MB would be a <I>myth</I>.<P>Thanks for giving all of us some hope.<P>Jim<P>-------<BR>I can dare myself... I'll put a pebble in my shoe...<BR>I can walk... I can walk! I shall call the pebble Dare...<BR>Dare shall be carried... And when we both have had enough<BR>I will take him from my shoe, singing... "Meet your new road!"...<BR>Finally glad... Finally glad... That you are here... By my side...

Praise God!!! One for the "GOOD GUYS"!! All you give is hope!! THANKS FOR THE GIFT!! <P>------------------<BR>desperate<P>

wow, thanks for sharing that. it gives me just a glimmer of hope...

Hi Friends,<BR>Part of the pain of the past 2 years has been the feeling of isolation. My best friend didn't love me anymore, was in fact angry with me, he didn't want to talk to me or even touch me much. The support I got from MB and the feeling of being allowed to cry all I wanted was so needed. I don't know what I would have done if I hadn't had anyone to talk to. I spent the first year floundering alone with noone to talk to. I felt insane at times and so out of control. I will always believe that God helped me find this site. Until catching my H on the computer, I had never had any experience with the computer. Lots of reasons why not I guess, intimidation being the biggest. However, I am so grateful to the friends here who have helped me survive the most tramatic time in my life. I wish you all success and a life filled with love. Bless all of you!<BR>Love, Karen<P>------------------<BR>alleyoop<BR>