It's time to give thanks again. I don't think I recognize any names, but I started on MB November 1998.

Thanks to that person who responded to my first thread and thanks to everyone that followed. Thanks to the Harleys for creating these concepts, books, this board, and attempting to help and heal the worst of pain.

There is no way around the pain, just have to go through it. Do the plans if you want, if you can. Don't ignore the financial while in Plan A. Love yourself, children and family. Easier said than done I know.

One *nice* thing about divorce is that when all is done, if you so choose, you are free to love again. Love openly, with joy and laughter, out in the open. No affair, nothing immoral, sneaky, and no hurting others.

It takes time, it takes work, and a strong will to come out of the nightmare and be okay. The other option is to wallow in the pain, ignore reality, stagnate, stay bitter or angry, and remain in an unhealthy frame of mind. If you are here at MB that is a healthy step on the road to recovery, whatever that may be for you.

Keep supporting and loving each other and welcome the newbies. Heal and find peace.

IS

InShock,

Thank you for your post, It makes me realize that I need to be more thankful and greatful. It also makes me feel better to know that there is *life* after all of this, if we are willing to work at it, that it's not just about the amount of time.

Happy Holidays to all! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

D.

VERNA!!!!!

Remember me? Not the shell of a man you met quite some time ago. Things are going great here with G. How is the California sun?

Zippy the Pinhead <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />