Hey Lori, <P>this is absolutely definitely the best news I have had in quite some time. !!!<P>I am so very very happy for you. I think you know my feelings towards you, you have picked me up, and helped me, so often. And at times when I probably didn't deserve it !!<P>For that I will never forget you.<P>I havent been on for a while, except very now and then, as I felt that my situation wasn;'t changing in any way, he doesn't want me, or our family life, so I had nothing to offer here. That still hasn't changed.<P>The way we all feel about you here is measured by the number of responses there are to your fantastic news, and the content of the posts. Everyone is so happy for you, and wish you only the best.<P>I will miss those pop tart comments, they still crack me up. I wish I knew what the commercials were like, alhough maybe I couldn't bear it - my sides would split !!! They nearly have a couple of times from the comments and recipes alone !!!<P>Anyway, I'm so so happy for you, and your H. Your attitude to all of this, and through all of this, has been inspirational to me. I haven't quite given up on my H, and what we had, and could have, together, however, I really feel that at the moment I'm not contributing here in any meaningful way. And Uni (college) has started a new year again, for which I have enrolled. I only have 8 subjects to go, and then I have my degree, so I'll be quite busy.<P>Anyway girl, keep smiling, although I would bet money that NOTHING will keep that smile off your face for some time yet !!!<P>You deserve every single second of happiness, and I hope there are many many more years of it to come for you.<P>Love and hugs<P>Jo<P>

Hi, Peg. Thanks so much for stopping by here. You're in a tough situation, Honey, and I wish I knew what to say.<P>Yes, I kept a Plan A going when h moved out and still kept it going when he moved in w/ PT. And although I've heard it's better if they stay home, I think I remember Steve Harley advising some of our friends here (Jim and Desiree come to mind, I think) to keep Plan Aing even after spouse had moved.<P>As far as his staying or going, I know it's supposed to be better if they stay, but, in OUR situation, I really don't think we could have gotten where we are if he had stayed. He needed the time to figure this out and I needed the time to work on me. Besides, it's much easier not to LB when it's not in your face all the time.<P>Follow your heart. I believe it rarely leads you in the wrong direction.<P>Best of luck to you. <P>Hey, Jo!!! What's happening, Girl???? I've been thinking about you and wondering how you were doing. I'm so glad you stopped in and read this. I really wanted you to see it.<P>Sorry things aren't going as well as you would have liked. But I know your spirit - you'll get what you need!!!!! Great that you're starting a new school term and soooooo close!!!!<P>Keep in touch, ok? I hope to have more and more good news, so keep your fingers crossed for us!!<P>Luv you,<P>Lori