Tied to the Whipping Post

[mishka422]

Oh my gosh Punkt! I was wondering what was going on with you but wanted to give you the space it seemed you probably were needing. I am so sorry. Trying to take the kids from you is just too much! I know those boys mean more to you than life itself. Continue to pray for your wife but hold on to those kids.

You will stay in my prayers as always.

[Punktmann]

Mishka, I'll keep praying for her, she needs peace.

I finally have it, but she really really needs it, not for restoring our marriage, but b/c she is in pain.

I pray that she will allow it to happen.

Best,

Punkt

[missmyfriend]

Buddy, call me whenever you want to. I am so sorry that she would do this to you. She is "ill" at this time. She is in self destruct mode, IMO.

You probably need distance right now and work on your own sense of peace. Whatever happens, don't let that be stolen from you.

We are here for you.

[Imageer]

Punk, Sorry to hear about that has happened. However, don't let anger dictate your actions. Are you sure that trying to take the kids is not some ploy by her lawyer to achieve some other end? Even if it was all her, rememer that she in very self centred right now and not thinking straight. Make sure you don't react to her craziness. Take your time and have a level head. That being said, make sure you protect your interests through a lawyer.

[Gman3388]

Punk,
I'm sorry Bro.
That sucks to hear what she tried to pull.
You what you must to find peace and hear God's words.
Hug the kids for me too.
Be strong!

[missmyfriend]

Punk
We are all here for you. Post when you want to talk, call us on our cells or send e-mails if you need it to be private. Whatever works for you!

[Punktmann]

MMF, Thanks man,

She is in self destruct mode, IMO.

I agree. My attorney called it "the kamikaze approach." If I can't have what I want, I'll fly my plane into your ship. I thought that was pretty funny, all things considered.


You probably need distance right now and work on your own sense of peace. Whatever happens, don't let that be stolen from you.

It may not sound like it, but I have been feeling peaceful lately. Not counting Friday and Saturday morning, I've been feeling pretty good, accepting what is going on, whatever may come. Sort of a sense of relief too. I'm looking forward to being physiacally separated from her for the first time. That's kind of sad, but I could use the space and quiet.


We are here for you.

I know man, and thank you. A lot of you guys have gotten me through some really tough times. I really appreciate it.


I was unbelievably busy at work for the last 10 days or so on a critical matter, (big enough that I considered missing my settlement conference.) but it's been resolved successfully, much to my satisfaction. (It was a good time to be busy too.) Things are somewhat back to normal pace there now.

[Punktmann]

Imageer, Hey man good to hear from you.

don't let anger dictate your actions.

I'm trying not to, I've been examining that. I think that it's more a case of "the straw that broke the camels back."

Are you sure that trying to take the kids is not some ploy by her lawyer to achieve some other end? Even if it was all her, rememer that she in very self centred right now and not thinking straight.

Aaahhhh, right to the heart of the issue. Honestly, I think it was probably a ploy. That's even worse to me, that she would gamble with my ability to raise my sons over a matter of her convenience, or just what she wants.

Like you say, self centered and not thinking straight. I should have expected this, it seems par for the course for MLC I guess.

Fortunately, I do have a great attorney. I picked him b/c I knew that he wouldn't be out to screw her over, and would do his best to do what is right by everyone. So I'm mostly pleased with the way the settlement turned out, only a few details left. Honestly, I'm not even that upset about the school district issue, although I don't think it'll be good for the kids.

In fact, I'm not upset at all. I'm just too tired of this to keep it up. I finally just want to be done with this.

I know that it must seem like I'm reacting out of anger or petulance, but I don't feel angry, just like I've had enough.

Thanks Imageer.

[Punktmann]

Gman, Hey bro, good to hear from you.

Thanks.

You what you must to find peace and hear God's words.

I am working towards this. When I listen, what I hear mostly is don't have anger. Forgive.

I am doing pretty well with that, and it feels good.

Hug the kids for me too.

Will do. They love hugs.


Be strong!

Thanks man. Keeping my chin up.

[mishka422]

Punkt,

You have been so strong on standing for so long. I am so impressed with the way you are handling this. Keep it up and keep listening to that small voice. It's amazing what direction listening to God will lead you in.

If you need a woman's point of view, let me know. You know I'll always be willing to talk with you about anything!

You're going to come out of this just fine!!!!