I wanted to start this " Award " thread to acknowledge those who have suffered, endured, recovering and advised in such a way they may have inspired and encouraged you through your journey in year 2002. [ALL ARE WINNERS]!. The people you list may have shared a tear, prayers, advice, a testimony or something that gave you strength to keep going. This award says that " Marriage Adversity Opens The Door to New Beginnings". Therefore this is just a way to say thanks to those who you would like to give some praise to that helped you in year 2002. Sometimes its nice to say some personal positive things once in a while. The 'Awards' can go to BS's or FWS's.

I'll start off, I have many I won't post them all at once.

I want to give my Award to:

Justthewife (liz) BS - she keeps it real and always encouraged me at my lowest point through the DV and when I was ready to give up on YD/OD how they treated me less than human she encourage me to hang in there and try something one lasttime and I did, then YD/OD responded our relationship has slowly started to restore and heal.

Thornrose - She helped understand about my then WW that the multiple A's and Adultery wasn't all about me, I beat myself up trying figure what was wrong with me that my bestfriend would betray me, my exw was sexually abused at 13. Thornrose shared her tears and compassion with me and knew exactly where I was and gave me advice for the future, I have not forgot what she said, just trying to arive to the point to practice all she said, she gave some good advice, it's been a process.

Wallace - I seen Wallace suffer in extreme emotional pain having to become a BS, he has endured the test and has slowly recovered and kept a positive attitude when many would have lost it, he deserves God's best in life.

Cajunky - FWS- I want to say thanks to cajunky for 2002 he showed me Gods grace and also the torments of committing adultery but also when one truly repents of A's, they become a life springing well of new life that others can drink and heal from. Cajunky gave me some good advice despite after being a WS, he's a model for society. FWS's can become some good people, that's who helped me at my begining FWS's before I knew of MB's.

Joan of ARC - FWS - She posted about the true life after an Affair and how broken she was and the lasting effects the affairs has had on her family, yet she teaches now on marriage and relationship building, her testimony touched me very deeply it gave me more compassion for my exww and kids. She showed the pain and end results of an affair and that it's all an illusion.

I have many more 'Awards' but I didn't want to make this one post to long. Please post your Awards to others. I pray I don't miss anyone in time.

Thanks!

EC,

Great thread ....here's a start to who I give my AWARDS to:

BRAMBLEROSE-posts on GQII - BR encouraged me to go to alanon which has been a life saver for me. However it was not that she told me to go but it was what she said and how she said it, not just to me but to others as well. She had found a way of life that worked and gave me hope that I could find peace and serenity too.

JR - who posted updates weekly. JR to me was almost a text book case of plan A / B. I watched him grow and struggle and become a more wonderful person than he already was.

ORCHID AND REDHAT - Always posted to the new commers. That made me feel welcome and that someone cared about me and that others had gone thru the same thing.

I'll post more too in another post so this one isnt too long. Mainly those above posted on GQ which is where I started.

D.

EC
This is a great idea....
I would like to second the nomination of Justthewife...I haven't seen her post anything recently (maybe I'm just reading the wrong threads) but her story is one that I personally don't think I could have handled with half the grace she has.

I would also second the nomination of Wallace, for the same reason as above.

And finally, I will second the nomination of Orchid and Redhat. They pop up everywhere and have some collective learned wisdom that all of us benefit from, whether we are involved in that particular thread or are just reading it.

Everyone here at MB has the capability to be inspiring, we're just all at different stages in what we're going through. I've learned nuggets from many of you, and want to thank everyone for their insight and encouragement last year. I pray 2003 be a year of new beginnings and blessings for all of us.

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I nominate:
NotPeachyInGa - she has put up with soooo much GARBAGE from her STBXH that it's really sad - yet she's like the proverbial phoenix - she is rising from the ashes of a broken and shattered life to begin anew: and with a good attitude.
NinaToo - like Not Peachy, she also has put up with a really moronic STBXH who also cheated on her - like Not Peachy, she's also raising children, yet she has a good strong attitude and outlook on life after shattered dreams. I for one really like her 'Aussie Accent'
Cinderella - now this lady has got it going on! She began a Thread called "The Kingdom Of Caerlon" and it's been running over a year now. She always has a positive outlook on things - vents some when things really go crappy with her ex-H and then bounces right back! Way to go, Princess!
Of course, there are many more I could nominate, but these three really stand out in my mind.
May the Good Lord bless every person on MB - and especially these three fine ladies!!
Harold

Was gonna post to this yesterday and got caught up with too much to do so here goes. My votes are for TMCM and JustAWifey2002 for their helpful and thought out responses. And for anyone with the courage,Testicular fortitude(if ya don't sit on em) and determination to better themselves and their R's.

Good thread EC, and thank you for the nomination.

I would like to nominate Petvet, Roll Me Away, and all of the posters on the "Tough Love" thread.

They allowed me to come into their thread when I was at the lowest point in my life, and helped me through a time in my life that I truly didn't think I was going to make it through... quite literally.

All of the Posters here on "MBers" have helped me through my loss of my marriage and to learn that there is life after such a great loss.

All of you who are here... are an inspiration to me. No matter what your outcome may be... you will become stronger and wiser as you travel the path that your on.

Thank you all for being here.

Stay Strong!

Wallace

I want to give an Award to "Petvets" Tough love Thread [The best on board]

Petvets thread has been like the " Wizard of OZ"

Petvet was tossed in a tornado of betrayal and pain only to meet friends along the way that were in need of courage, strength, needing to exchange a broken heart for a new heart and support. He opened his thread to many and has shared his heart, advice and support over the course of time. In that many have gathered along the way on the yellow brick road, seeking healing and restoration for the Glory of the Lord.

Cheers to Petvet!!!

Ditto: Wallace and EC

I to was a newcomer with the 'tough love' thread and even though I am new to my situation; there has never been a shortage of encouragement, advice, and genuine concern from everyone there.

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And for all those(Petvet, Avondale, Davepr, Wallace, WGTT, and EC) sharing their winding roads of setbacks, accomplishments, desires and laughs with me; I applaude you. Thank you for touching my life such a special way.

God Bless you all,
relady

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WorthATry-Insightful, inspirational and candid.

faith4us- Love of God comes thru in all she does.

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In Christ's name!
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I would like to post an Award for:

RMA - She's semi-retiring now that she has mostly healed and ready for new life and change. She post on the tough love thread and always had positive practical things to say and share. Her words are very moving she got it going on. When RMA gives advice it comes though if she see's you coming down the path she was once and just relax you're going to make it.

Avondale - She's has the gold heart of a true loving wife that her WH left, she's always doing something family centered which means she a very unselfish person and she shares that with other people in her post, a person like her is a real woman. She's a butterfly in a cocoon forever evolving in something beautiful. Her advice is very beautiful and pleasant it's a treat to hear from her as many of you have.

Relady - She's this energic woman who will not be defeated by marriage adversity, she's focused and gives focused advice. She's risen to face the challenge and challenges you to stand in the mist of your storm, she will help you ride the storm. She has encouraging words and says just hang in there things will turn around for you.

The princess adjusts her crown and dabs at the tears in the corners of her eyes. She is touched - even if she can't get her old password to work.

I want you to know that I am living proof that you can survive and heal and be happy again. My ordeal began before some of you ever married. I was so depressed at times that I could understand how those with no hope and faith in God could commit attrocities considered unthinkable.

But, if you do hard work, you can make it. You can heal, and recover, and be happy again. Thanks, Sauron.

Let all of you remember that there are open places for you in the Kingdom of Caerlon.