Well Gang...<P>We're meeting Wednesday for Vietnamese, ostensibly to discuss the PSA...<P>Before we get into that discussion, I will ask her if she is sure she wants the D and to concider reconciliation one last time...<P>I have no illusions as to the chances of this comming to fruition, as she is once again happily involved with LRB...<P>I do feel a need for this discussion...<BR>Even though I can't exactly explain why I should offer her the option...<P>I know it is the right thing to do regardless of badly I have been crapped on this past 18 months...<P>So if you would...say a prayer my way for God to reveal his will for us and for us to have the power to carry it out...<P>Thanks,<P>Bill<BR>

Bill- <P>Lots of hugs and prayers headed your way. Good luck with the dinner and hopefully you will make some headway.

{bill}<BR>You are one of the "good" guys.<P>Maybe she'll figure that out. If she doesn't, some lucky girl will.<P>------------------<BR>nick<P>it's only time that heals the pain <BR>and makes the sun come out again

Good luck....<P>Miaka

You have my prayers Bill... <P>Plan B-ing through the perliminaries...<BR>...and even the divorce is good.<P>and you know... you have to keep all the opportunities open...<BR>...until you close out your Plan B.<P>Jim

Good luck Bill..........yet ever wonder why it is that we as the "Good guys" are always the ones to make the attempt to reconcile? I mean yes there are plenty of women out there that would love to have good guys like us, so why is it that we have tunnel vision and are only focused on what we had? Ain't love a fickle thing, of course when it's only one sided it makes the hell of divorce all the more painful for us. Once again I say good luck, maybe something you say will penetrate the "fog" she's in.<BR>Jax

I have nothing to add other than my prayers ol friend. I say ol not from age, but because we've been here along time. ???<P>Stay strong, hey, will your email hold a decent sized wav or mp3 file? I want to send you something. NSR as well.<P>------------------<BR>1Co:2:4: And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:<BR>1Co:2:5: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

Good luck Bill - we wish you well. For some reason guys like us never seem to want to just turn our back and walk away.

{{{{{{{{Bill}}}}}}}}<BR>You should know by now you are always in my prayers, but I will say a special one for you. <P>And yes, you guys (all of you) are the good guys. There are some of us (women that is) out here who do appreciate what you do. It's the willingness to keep trying, to not just turn and walk away that makes you the good ones. We all know it's not easy to keep trying, to keep believing, to be willing to put forth all the effort and work... even if it doesn't turn out the way you want, hope, dream it will, you stick to it. That's a gift, it shows true character, love, devotion, and a goodness that cannot be denied. <P>{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Big Hugs for all you <B>GOOD GUYS!</B>}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}<P>Butterfly<P><BR>

Bill,<P>My thoughts will be with you on Wednesday. I wish the best for you and will hope for the outcome which is best for you and your family. And I agree, "you are one of the good guys."<P><BR><B> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>yet ever wonder why it is that we as the "Good guys" are always the ones to make the attempt to reconcile? I mean yes there are plenty of women out there that would love to have good guys like us, so why is it that we have tunnel vision and are only focused on what we had?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE></B><P>Jax, I couldn't agree more.<BR>

((((((((Bill))))))))<P>Good luck. I know you've been through a really hard time and things have not been easy. I hope everything goes the way you would like for it to go rather than the way you expect. But it's worth a lot to be able to put you head on you pillow at night and know that you have given it your all.<P>((((((((All You Good Guys))))))))<BR>((((((((All the Good Gals))))))))

Bill,<P>Pray and have faith in the best case scenario - maybe plan it out in your head before you get to dinner. Then make sure you are prepared for anything (including the worst). Be honest and sincere (I know you will).<P>Trust in yourself, trust in God and trust in the love you and your wife once shared. That is all you can possibly do.<P>Go with God's love and strength!<P>Mike<P>------------------<BR>God always waits for the right time to do the right thing in the right way.<p>[This message has been edited by SoTired2000 (edited January 30, 2001).]

Father, I lift up Bill and his wife, and I ask that when they are together for whatever reasons - that you be there in the midst of them. Father, I also ask that the conversation would glorify you - and that Bill and his wife would know in the hearts what your will is concerning marriage. I pray Lord, that you would give both of them a heart of tenderness, and I pray for favor for Bill. In Jesus Holy Name, Amen.

Today is the day....<BR>I changed the plan sone...We're going for cajun...I had a jones for BBQ shrimp and crawfish etoufee`....<P>Thanks for the support everyone...<BR>You guys are the best!!<BR>I often don't feel like one of the good guys because most days I look in the mirror and see the old Bill...I do however, know I have changed this past 15 months to become a better person in spite the anger, resentment and bitterness. I owe that to God, the program and you all...<P>Even though I know I'm going to leave dinner with a PSA, wish us luck for the reunification of my family...<P>Love you all,<P>Bill<BR><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>Good thoughts heading your way! I hope things work out for you and sounds like you'll have a fabulous meal no matter what.<P>Lori

Hey bud did you get my file? NSR's didn't work, I'll have to find his other addy.<P>Good Luck<P>------------------<BR>1Co:2:4: And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:<BR>1Co:2:5: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

{{{{{{{{{{Bill}}}}}}}}}}<P>I thought long and hard about how to reply to you and how to pray for this evening, and here's what I decided. Just last night, I did the exact same thing you are going to do, and I asked my H if he'd like to go to dinner and a classical music concert with me--fully expecting a "no" because he hates classical music. Well, he accepted and we had an okay and civil time. At this point, I can't ask for more! I share this with you to give you some hope--a small ray of hope. And so, tonight, I shall pray that the evening is friendly and civil, and that your hope is renewed. I shall also pray that your love is increased, that the way before you be clearly revealed, and that you have the strength and courage to walk the road that is before you.<P>You know my thoughts and prayers will be with you as you go to dinner tonight. I'm proud of you for taking the risk and asking her about it one more time, and I think you are a brave and strong man for trying yet again. Good, bad, or otherwise, you know we will always be here for you, Bill.<P>{{{{{{{{{{Bill}}}}}}}}}}<P>CJ <P>------------------<BR>Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.

I'm late here, but my thoughts and prayers are with you, dear friend.<P>lori

Well Bill,<P>I hope everythin goes well tonight. You know you have my prayers and support.<P><P>------------------<BR><B>God, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change...Courage to change the things I can...And the wisdom to know the difference.</B><P>lady_divine77@yahoo.com