Shugah,
What great kids you have, so understanding. I'm sure you must be very proud of them. And WOW, what a great friend, I mean, I wish everyone here had friends like yours. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> Especially at this time of year when most people are struggling financially and emotionally. <img border="0" alt="[Teary]" title="" src="graemlins/teary.gif" />
I'm sure this is God's way of letting you know that he is there for you. Through your friend he is showing you his infinite love, how awesome is that!
I myself am struggling with the holidays, my girls need/want so many things and my STBX keeps telling me that he can't afford to help me with gifts and such. Yet I heard from a very reliable source that he has bought everything the OW's 6yo son has asked for. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="images/icons/mad.gif" />
I'm sure that if I told my parents that things are worse then they know they would help me but, I don't want to put any extra financial/emotional strain on them at this time. They have been so wonderful throughout this whole situation. I think they are Gods way of showing me his infinite love and I thank him everyday for that. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />
It does makes me mad/sad though to think that my girls have to do without while he is supporting a child that isn't even his. He always did want a son, <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="images/icons/frown.gif" /> I guess now he has one (not one of his own but, he can still play daddy for awhile) <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="images/icons/mad.gif" />
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to get into all this I just wanted to let you know that I think it's awesome that you have such a good friend and that God is making his presence known to you at this very special time of year.
Happy Holidays to you <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />
God bless
