All - Thank you for all your support and wisdom. You are all in my prayers.
So, onto the show...
I chose to go to my sisters. <p>WS called me from OM's house this am ( on her cell phone, pretending to be at home!)<p>While I was talking to her, OD was callin her house on the other line! <p>WS busted!<p>I just said you're not at home;and put OD on the phone.<p>Left WS message at home saying it while I enjoy any oppurtunity to connect, it wasn't healthy for me to go to IL's today. Wished her a great holiday, told her this hurts (per Steve).<p>Dropped off dishes at MIL's expressed love, prayed w her and kids, talked for a few, and left.<p>
Had a GREAT thanksgiving.<p>WS called me at home 13x; called cell phone 10x.
But she knew where I was....<p>Said I had single handedly ruined Thanksgiving, sucked as a dad (claimed no teeth brushing or hair combing...), had lost all respect for me, she'll be calling lawyer asap..<p>She had kids call 5-6x,left messages with her prompting each sentence.<p>I actually feel great. Like I'm regaining my power. Ws submitted a pretty bad "bid" for control.<p>It was so over the top it was funny. In a sad way.<p>Wish I could play y'all the messages.<p>Thanks again. I have real reason to give thanks.<p>Right now I feel free. You guys are GREAT! [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img] <p>Dan<p>Muzzo- I'm thinking before I "talk". You'll be suffering my opinion shortly

Sounds like you had a great thanksgiving day!!<p>You did good in not letting WS control you or the day!! I like your tactics!! [img]images/icons/grin.gif" border="0[/img] <p>Am not sure of your story or how old your girls are, but I am sure they were not comfortable with having to call and leave those messages! It is said that she is using her own kids in that way!!<p>You did good be proud of yourself!!!<p>Dawn<p>[ November 22, 2001: Message edited by: daybreak ]</p>

Well done Family Man!<p>I would see W's reaction as a positive, too....it is conflict.........a response. GOOD! It means she is thinking, even though she is thinking bad stuff right now.<p>That was her guilt talking...she knows darn well that she was unreasonable to expect you to comply to that request.<p>Well done, again!

Family Man...<p>You sound as if you were 'impeccable in your word, didn't take things personally, didn't make assumptions and did your best.' That's all a person can do! [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img] .<p>I didn't get a chance to post to you this am, but I was happy to see you went to sister's.<p>My prayers are with you.

Hi Family Man,
I'm glad that you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. Look one day and already a response from W. You are in control. You have regained your power.
Good Luck,
C