How's it going Hon? I'm doing pretty well. You know at some point you just stop worrying about it all and just accept that you are doing the best you can and if they don't like it...well, that's their problem.
I think I've entered that stage right before senility or whatever. I kinda like my life, my family, my job...and I kinda like myself. (who am I kidding, I've always been one of my biggest fans ).
Anyway, it seems to be working out OK. W and I are doing fine, not perfect, but the edge is off of her depression. Still worry about her sometimes, but I think she's got it licked, or maybe she's got it managed...I'm never sure and not sure I'll ever relax totally about it. AND I've got a granddaughter who's really, really cute!
I hope all is well with you, your family, and the rest of the gang from the old days.
You know at some point you just stop worrying about it all and just accept that you are doing the best you can and if they don't like it...well, that's their problem.
LOL!!! I hear you on that!!!
Congrats on the granddaughter!
I'm good. Looking forward to seeing S21, who is flying in tonight from college - he has a BALLROOM DANCING competition in town tomorrow! This should be a hoot - I haven't seen him dance yet.
Meanwhile h and S16 are out in the driveway working on the 1970 VW bus that H impulsively bought for S16, just spent a small fortune in automotive repairs to get it up to snuff, FINALLY brought it home today after almost 2 months in the shop - and the gas pedal breaks. GRRRRRR...I'm not in the mood to deal with TWO depressed man/boys tonight!
Been another long while since I posted. Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Things have been going pretty good since I retired from the military a year ago. Moved back to Texas, survived my first hurricane (that was cool). The weather is warm and we get to see the kids more. W and I are doing pretty good. Got a new job that pays as well as my old one (plus the pension ). And the granddaughter is still cute.
All in all, a pretty good year. I guess I'm one of the lucky ones. And this site helped a lot...mostly the great people that post here.
Wow, how strange. You and me posting within days of each other? LOL. I rarely stop by anymore.
Things sound great with you.
Congratulations on the job, moving back to Texas, and especially on the grand daughter. Try not to spoil her too much.
I'm in no hurry to be a grandma, S22 can take his time there. But I am looking forward to it. I bet it's great.
You know...tomorrow makes 6 years since I made my first post here. I always remember that we started a few days apart.
And here we are on the other side. Both of us (actually all of us) in a much better place. What a long and INTERESTING road this has been. But no regrets.
It's great to stop by and see some old friends still posting sometimes.
Keep us updated. Take care!
MAL
Me 47 Ex H 46 Bomb 9/02 D final 3/04 Ex H now married to OW
------------ This is surviving. There is no such thing as a normal life, there's just life. So get on with it and enjoy it!
6 years? I guess that's right. Mine was right about that time too. In some ways it seems like a lifetime ago...in others, way too recent.
It has been a long road, although "interesting" is not how I usually think about it. I'm glad you have no regrets. It's a good way to go through life.
The kids are all grown now. I mean really grown. They have grown up jobs...take responsibility for themselves and my oldest even has a family. Who'd have thought. I still remember thinking he wouldn't make it through High School.
Oh well. And now I'm old. Gray hair and everything. But I've gotten used to it.
6 years? I guess that's right. Mine was right about that time too. In some ways it seems like a lifetime ago...in others, way too recent.
I know what you mean. It's funny the way it feels.
After all this time, I still have dreams about my ex. Like nothing happened, or like we're together trying to make a go of things. WTH? I think it has something to do with us getting along over this past year. Seems to be a pattern that I have good dreams when times are good. Somewhere inside of me, I still have compassion and kindness for him, despite all that crap that happened.
But it is amazing that we are still getting along. Maybe we're just more settled and secure now, so we can be at ease? It's a theory at least.
Anyway, it seems like a long time ago, a different person than who I am today. But there are days when it seems like just yesterday.
Regarding the kids... S14 still has a ways to go, but I know what you mean about them begin grown up. I am so proud of S22. It's amazing that a person that grown-up and together could come from that M that ended so badly. And maybe there is still hope for S14 too?
BTW, you don't know what Gray is Mister! I've been gray for years. I just hide it well! LOL (but you'll always be OLDer than me! Hee Hee!)
Me 47 Ex H 46 Bomb 9/02 D final 3/04 Ex H now married to OW
------------ This is surviving. There is no such thing as a normal life, there's just life. So get on with it and enjoy it!
Isn't it great when the kids grow up well. I figure W took a couple of years off, but the kids still turned out OK so that's a plus. No one got pregnant, did drugs or ended up in jail...I count my blessings.
Now she acts like it all never happened...wish I had that kind of selective memory. I just try not to think about it. Life's easier that way.
Me young? You must have me confused with someone else. Young at heart maybe, but the body is in need of a major overhaul. Thinking about a trade-in, but don't think they'd give me much.
I hit the big 44 last year, and 45 is coming quickly! But hey, at least I had a birthday. It could be worse.
But the body? Ugh. Bursitis in left shoulder. Something with my rotor cup in my left shoulder. Bad hip. Arthritis in both of my thumbs, and carpel tunnel in my left hand. Doc wants a follow-up to check my bloodwork (long story). Also had a scare last month that required a biopsy. And let's not discuss the memory. LOL. Should I keep going?
Do you have a list too? I bet it's not as long as mine.
Me 47 Ex H 46 Bomb 9/02 D final 3/04 Ex H now married to OW
------------ This is surviving. There is no such thing as a normal life, there's just life. So get on with it and enjoy it!
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