thanks. but I don't see the hope...this was a man who was finding his balls finally. when he blurted out about the mediator, he was really relieved with himself. i could tell it hurts him to do it, frustrates him that I am making this hard for him, adding to his guilt and all that, but wow, he is a man on a mission.

I'm going to stay the course. I am. but I know its over.

not sure what to do about the budget. that is not something I want to rush thru, of course. will give it some thought this week. lots to consider. especially since this might influence whatever settlement I get. jackw, if you are out there, curious as to how you think I should handle this since you are in the same state and dealing with this. do you think I should do a budget, or flat our ask for a certain %? (anyone else, feel free to chime in, too, please)

my other question is, I have the names of 2 mediators that were recommended to me. I'm automatically more comfortable with them, I'm sure he will use ow's mediator to set the meeting up with. unless, of course, I say, "I want him." but at the same time, shouldn't I just sit back, not say anything until he makes the appt.???

god this sucks. it does.

but nope, no begging or pleading. no tears. just hope. he told me to choke on that, btw. nice, huh?


M-41
H-38
M-10 years, T-14 years
Bomb-PA 3/19/07
Separated-6/7/07
Piecing/h back home 5/08
S-6
S-4
D-4

"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is that little voice at the end of the day that says, 'I'll try again tomorrow.'"

-Mary Anne Radmacher