SPM,

I'm so happy for you. You had an awesome day with your little ones. I'm praying you will get them more and more in the coming days.

I'm also on-board with your attitude about thanking God for your blessings and moving forward. I am mourning the marriage I buried yesterday, but I was toasting the good times we had. The times my W chooses not to remember.

I know how you feel -- it is terribly sad to sit by and not be able to help someone you love who is struggling. However, that is what we must do. If we try to help, they'll pull further away.

Instead, we have to sit back and wait to be asked to come to their aid and that invitation may never come. That is the saddest part.

However, I too agree not to become bitter about my situation. I am following your lead and advice and I'm so thankful for you to be here for myself and others who need friendship and support.

You are a strong man and you will continue to be blessed and grow in positive ways based on your actions during this most difficult of times.

Keep going strong, my friend. I'll stay in touch and keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

RTL


M:38; D: 6
Divorce Final: 10/6/08