I am so happy today.<P>H called last night to see what time he should be here this AM. Right before he got off the phone, he said "I love you", I said it "I love you, too" and then he sighed really big, like I wasn't supposed to hear that or he didn't mean to say it. BUT... I heard it and he said it <P>H came up at 7:00am to open gifts. We did stockings first, then my mom came over and we did the other gifts. 15 yr old son got a new barbell for his tongue (H didn't know about him getting it pierced) and we discussed that and tattoos (I got a tattoo on Dec 1st, after he left). <P>I got him a massager for the seat of his limo and the kids got him a humador. He didn't get me anything. We were in the kitchen pouring coffee and he handed me a $100 bill and said he wanted to get me something, but nothing seemed appropriate. I hugged him and he said "I'm sorry". (Not sure about what, the gift, the affair, moving out, moving in???, your guess is as good as mine)<P>He was talking to his parents and made the comment "When I know what my address will be, I will let you know". Now I'm really confused. I took this as GOOD news!!!!<P>My psychic said their relationship will be OVER on or before Jan. 3, 2000. Maybe so, I hope.<P>Well, gotta go fix lunch, he will be back in a little while.<P>Merry Christmas to all and to all GOOD LUCK!!!!<P>------------------<BR>God Bless you and yours,<P>Sheryl W.<P>www.widesmiles.org/gallery/britanie<BR>

Sounds awfully good to me!!! Hope this just keeps going and going....<P>Merry Christmas, Sheryl!!<P>Lori

Thanks Lori,<BR>I do too!!! I just hope I am not reading something into nothing. <P>I was just saying last night that he has not taken hardly anything of his when or since he left. Only a very few articles of clothing. Well, today I saw him put a framed football card of Troy Aikman into his pile of Christmas gifts. Son tried to convince me that if he were really leaving permanently he would have taken more than a football card. He said he was probably taking it to show someone. I hope he is right.<P>I am still thinking positive. <P><P>------------------<BR>God Bless you and yours,<P>Sheryl W.<P>www.widesmiles.org/gallery/britanie<BR>

mitme,<P>Really praying hard for you and for success in your marriage!<P>Merry Christmas,<P>Roll Me Away<P>------------------<BR>"Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things in which smiles and kindnesses and small obligations, given habitually, are what win and preserve the heart and secure comfort."<P>Sir Humphry Davy<BR>

RMA, thank you for the prayers!! I know He is listening and will answer.<P>I just found out that our 6 yr old daughter told him this morning that we will be looking for a "new daddy who will love us" and she told him "we are giving you till the 1st of the year to come home". I truly wish she had not said that, today of all days, since things were going so well. But, the innocence of children.... we will see what happens.<P>It looks like we may not get to have dinner together since his client, Bette Midler, called and may want to go out earlier than expected, so he may not get to come back up. I was truly hoping that we could spend more time together.<P>Well, thanks for listening to me ramble...<P> <P>------------------<BR>God Bless you and yours,<P>Sheryl W.<P>www.widesmiles.org/gallery/britanie<BR>

Hey Sheryl, this sounds good!! I hope things are beginning to turn for you guys. Looks like some positive events taking place. Don't try to over analyze any of this (for good or bad). I think that things will work out exactly as they should, if you let them. Dont push or pull in this fragile time, just enjoy the good feelings that you get and give. I'm really glad to hear that your Christmas was good. I was really hoping that you would have some "good stuff" going on. Lord knows, you deserve it darlin'. Take care of you and yours, and have an awesome night. Merry Christmas to everyone here also!!!!!!!!!!!<P>------------------<BR>" I broke my promise to be faithful...so I make a new promise to be truthful and loving." Take care in the things you do and say. Be sure that they are loving and caring...not hurtful and neglecting. Arik<P>

Thanks Arik,<BR>This really means a lot to me to hear this from you. I appreciate your honesty. I am trying very hard to not read anything into this. I am just savoring the day. I am having a really good one, and don't want it to end. I am hoping that he enjoyed the day as much as I did.<P>I know the kids enjoyed it. I tried to convince BMW to not tell him we were looking for a new daddy, but you can't stop them from speaking her heart. I have very mixed feelings about that, but I can't undo it. Maybe it will be the jolt to wake him up and pull his head out of his a@@. <P>Hope you had a nice day. Stay in touch.<P><P>------------------<BR>God Bless you and yours,<P>Sheryl W.<P>www.widesmiles.org/gallery/britanie<BR>

Sheryl,<P>This sounds really good. I am glad things are going well for. I hope they continue to work in your favour. Hopefully next Christmas he won't have to make arrangements to come over because he will be there. <BR>Always glad to hear good news on the boards.<P>------------------<BR>Love and Prayers<BR>Nicole<P><BR>

Thanks Nicole,<BR>I am still staying positive. I see all of this as baby steps in the right direction. I feel deep in my heart that this will come to pass.<P>15 yr old S called and asked him to meet us as the mall to do gift exchanges, but he couldn't make it. But he did say he wanted to spend time with us. Another baby step. S is going to call today and invite him to do something with us on Tues. (H day off) We shall see....<P>Thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers.<BR><P>------------------<BR>God Bless you and yours,<P>Sheryl W.<P>www.widesmiles.org/gallery/britanie<BR>

Mitme: Sounds good to me... If you havent done so already.. read my post titled a story of hope for everyone.. It will give you a good idea of what I went through..<P>Its going to be hard, but as long as you see little signs,,, then that is good news.. Your are going to get very frustrated because you will get hopeful, and something will happen to make you mad, and you will want to lovebust,,,,, but dont do it... Keep remembering that lovebusting is what ow wants you to do.. <P>Your gonna just have to work on yourself and your daughter right now until your husband figures it out.. And I do believe he will.. It just takes time.. Hang in there!! I am praying for you!!

Thanks Mickey,<P>I have read your post and it made my heart so very happy to read another success story.<BR>I know that it is NOT going to be easy, but I am not going to give up on my marriage until I can fight no longer. I am just watching for those tiny, little, itty-bitty signs of him coming around. Thanks for the words of encouragement. I need all I can get.<P>------------------<BR>God Bless you and yours,<P>Sheryl W.<P>www.widesmiles.org/gallery/britanie<BR>