<BR>Hey all!<P>God I'm up early! LOL LOL<P>Today is supposed to be our final hearing. Everything is supposed to be finalized today at 10:30am. There are a couple of problems so it may get complicated. Stbx owes me well over $1000 in child support and $800 for his share of the house payments. Can you say...CONTEMPT? <P>I tried to get him to get caught up but he doesn't care. He doesn't think they'll do anything to him. Jail is a real possibility today!<P>I'm ok so far. And I think I'll be fine. I have been waiting for this since March. I think it's gonna be the best thing that's happened to me in a long time. I want the closure. I don't want to be his wife anymore even if it was just a technicality. <P>Anyhoo...I'll let ya all know how it goes!<P>Mitzi

{{{{{{{{{{{{Mitzi}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}<P>That's about all I can do for you this morning is offer a big hug. You'll be in my thoughts today. Good Luck

Jayhawk,<P>Hugs are good! <P>Thanks!<BR>Mitzi

Mitzi,<P>Your day is here... <P>Jim

Jim,<P>Yeah, finally! <P>I hope no one takes my happiness to mean that I believe in divorce. I don't. It's not the best option but it is the best one for me and my children. <P>Thanks Jim!<BR>Mitzi

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Mitzi}}}}}}}}}}}}}<P>You will be in my thoughts and prayers today!<P>You are a very tough woman. Through all of this you have grown and learned a lot about yourself. You can hold your head high because you are a success!<P>Bill<P>------------------<BR><P>May the roads rise to meet you,<BR>May the winds always be at your back,<BR>May the sun shine warm upon your face,<BR>The rains fall soft upon your fields,<BR>And until we meet again,<BR>May god hold you<BR>In the hollow of his hand.

Bill,<P>I do count myself as a success. Maybe not in Marriage Building but in self-building! I'm a much stronger and better person than I was a year ago and I can be proud of that! <P>Thanks for the hugs!<P>Mitzi

{{{{{{{Mitzi}}}}}}<P>I think there are many ways to define success at MB. You SHOULD count yourself as one of them. I feel like a success, and I'm going down the same road as you, just a ways back.<P>------------------<BR>nick<P>it's only time that heals the pain and makes the sun come out again

Nick,<P>I feel that if a person can get thru all of this mess with their sanity, that defines success! Just taking the time to work thru all of the emotions builds a better person. <P>It's a good day!<BR>Mitzi

Mitzi,<BR>Wishing the best for you today!!!<P>I don't know if WVa is any different than Ohio, but they don't seem to be too anxious to put these deliquents behind bars here.<P>A friend of mine told me her x is always behind, goes to court, pays a little, they let him off, and then he proceeds to get behind again, but everytime he gets threatened with jail time, he just pays a little bit.<P>A minister friend of mine warned me to not to get used to the child support as x could quit paying it at anytime and if I'm reliant upon it then I would be in trouble.<P>Again wishing you all the best!!<P>God Bless <P>Bob

Good Luck today,Mitz.<P> A better life awaits you.<P> Better watch out for that stampede! <P> Take care,<BR> <BR> ~~Murph

Bob,<P>WV is starting to crack down on dead-beat parents. If I rely on Child Advocates to take care of it, it won't happen. But I will have my lawyer take care of anything that has to do with child support. I can't imagine why a parent wouldn't want to support their kids, but it happens all the time.<P>Murph,<P>HEY!! I told you before...I don't expect a stampede! <P>Thanks!<BR>Mitzi

{{{{{{{{{{{MITZI}}}}}}}}}}}<P>You've come SO FAR and have SO MUCH to be proud of!!!!!!!!! I hope you get your $$ today!!!!!!!!<P>I have been very sick for a few weeks so I haven't been on, but please, email me when you need to. my new address is MissDMBrown@aol.com . I'll update it on MB soon,<P>Prayers and hugs, Dana<BR>

DANA!!!<P>I sent you an email yesterday morning I think! Maybe it was the day before! I hope you're feeling better soon!<P>I feel like we've both come so far in a little less than a year. Amazing, isn't it?! <P>Mitzi

Mitzi<P>I know we had some laughs on the 2,000+ mega thread (you & Murph)....but I also know there is a serious side to you as well....one that possibly has been 'laughing on the outside' but 'crying on the inside'.<P>I pray today will bring the closure you need so the healing process can begin.<P>Also just want to share with you Mitzi, how very precious and special you are to the Lord.<P>[censored] from Texas (Fort Worth)

Dear Mitzi, <P>I will be thinking about you and hope all goes as well as it can. You have a great attitude and you will make it!!<P>------------------<BR>Susan

{{{{{{{{{{Mitzi}}}}}}}}}}<P>You'll be in my thoughts and prayers today, too. You've been such a kick to have here, and you've brought us all a laugh when we needed it. What a woman! Thanks <P>Let us all know how it goes. <P>CJ<P>------------------<BR>Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.

{{{{{{{{{{{{Mitzi}}}}}}}}}}}<P>You'll be ok. As much as I never wanted a divorce, there did come a time when it was ok to go ahead and do it because I needed to move on with closure, healing, and growth. You've already left for court and I can't say anything to give you strength for that but, tonight, pray in thanksgiving that this part of the ordeal is over. <P>I was so happy to have it all over with. It was really a strange mix of happiness and sadness. <P>One more time, {{{{{{{{{{{{Mitzi}}}}}}}}}}}}

Geez, you guys! Court doesn't make me cry but you all do! <P>[censored],<P>Yeah, I do have a serious side. It just doesn't show up too often. When I laugh, I feel better. <P>Thank you so much for the kind words. They really mean alot to me.<P>Susan,<P>Thank you for the good thoughts! Believe it not, they do help! <P>CJ,<P>If I didn't have this place, I would not have my sanity or sense of humor! I'm glad to have brought some smiles to others. God knows, it's the least I could have done! <P>Cinderella,<P>1st, thank you so much for the e-card! I will be fine. I am fine! I didn't want this in the beginning, but I know that it is what's best for me and the boys.<P>Oh, I guess you want details! LOL LOL<P>The divorce isn't final yet. It will be within 10 days. The circuit court judge has to sign the papers. <P>A*S has 120 days to get caught up on the back house payments or he goes to jail. He also is going to work next week and was ordered to supply the name of his employer to the court and child advocates office. The law master warned him that he will not get much of a paycheck until the arrearages are caught up. And he warned him that if he is brought back in court, he will go to jail. And he told him that if he didn't start seeing the boys, the courts could take away his visitation rights. And he told him that his best bet would be to get a job and keep it! <P>So... things went well. I'm pleased and happy!<P>Do you all know how much you mean to me?? Each person means the world to me. Even if I've never posted to you, I keep up with everyone. If it wasn't for this site, I would NOT have made it this far. I'm a much better and much happier person because of the people here who have helped me through the toughest part of my life. I can't say thank you enough!<P>((((((((((((EVERYONE))))))))))))))<P>Mitzi

Mitzi,<P>I think you are a sucess too. I mean if you come out strong and know what you need and want in life that is all the better.<P>To be honest I could never understand a person who would walk away from their children. I mean they are a part of you. Maybe only such complete selfish jerks can do that. <P>Glad to know things went well. <P>PS not sure if I have ever posted to you...but I have followed your journey through life.