I have learned so much this summer about life, people, and relationships. I feel so blessed to be going through this experience despite all the pain and heartache.

I thought I would start this thread to accumulate the wonderful lessons and accomplishments we have achieved this summer.

This is mine:

1. I now can cut my 3 acre lawn by myself with the tractor. I never had to do this before or attempted. I love it and I know this is so simple for some but it is an achievement for me.

2. I can maintain my water softener and take care of adding the salt to the bin.

3. I have learned who my true friends are and who are not.

4. I have a clearer sense of my values and what I believe in.

5. I am so much closer to God.

6. My kids are unbelievable and their faith and forgiveness towards my H amazes me.

7. I love my friends on this board

8. I dated a man and discovered that I was not at all ready for a relationship. I also realized that god wants me to stand for now.

9. I have learned to be alone and sometimes I like it.

10. I have learned that I can rely on myself.

11. I am a surviver *I may be little but I am tough*

12. I have learned that no matter what life throws at you, you must get up and move on with your life. I can be happy despite my circumstances.

13. I like martinis with olives that are stuffed with blue cheese.


Me: 45
H: 43
Married: 19 years
Dated 05 years
Bomb: 11/06 OW - "I love her, but still want you as my friend"

Kids: 16 (s)
13 (d)
2 (d)

"If god is for us, who can be against us"