Just thought I'd stop by to say hi and offer some encouragement as we approach my favorite time of year. My DW and I made it thru the fire many of you are in the middle of today. We are closer than ever as well as alott older (lol). We have moved from the city to a small homestead in Central Illinois and are loving our new lives with the help of Chiropractors and physical therapists.
I encourage each of you to follow Micheles advice and turn your personal disaster into a journey of self realization and self improvement. Regardless of the outcome, you can use this experience for positive growth, or you can waste the opportunity turning to blame and resentment.
Try not to lose focus of what Christmas represents. I still continue to pray for Michele and this board. I pray that each of you can find joy in Christmas, even if you must spend it estranged from your spouse and children.
Don't spend the holiday alone. Barge in on friends and family as necessary to avoid wallowing and depression. However, be careful of the advice of family and friends. Their primary interest is in ending your pain(usually). While ending the pain is important, it is more important to do all you can to preserve your marriage.
Above all, keep up the journey. If you don't finish this, you will later regret it.
What a great, inspiring post, Kent. Thank you! Best of luck!
Me: 34 H: 34 DD: 3 M: 8 yrs H moved out Oct. 2008, "not happy" "don't know what I want" "will always love you, but not in love with you" PA Bomb: April 5, 2010
