To 25....as sofaraway posts, we tend to be a little bit on the 'defensive' as a group since much of our history is based on oppression. In spite of this, Hanukkah is a celebration of miracles and lights. Funny thing is..it really is a very MINOR holiday which, sadly, like Christmas, has become overly commercialized.
To nicola....'fuhgeddaboudit'....as one says in Brooklyn. I never took it anything other than a friend trying to keep my eyes open and keep me on my toes. Hugs...and...I admire frank_d for supporting you.
To sofaraway.....we do those things. Trust me..if I had a nickel for all the tears I shed, alone...in the dark....while running...or watching a movie that used to mean so much to me and my wife....well, my pants would be around my ankles from the weight of the coins. It only means that you love your family...that you upheld your vows....that you have compassion....
trapt, SD....you're gonna be OK, quoted from Frank_d...trust me....you will.
To nate...I still get strength from knowing that you are here. Thanks for staying with me. It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings.
To Bill...you are so fortunate. I watch....and hope.
Finally, for those curious. It was a quiet holiday. My W got the lion's share of time with them, but, this was not the time to fight this. Oddly, D5 and S8 got me a shirt from Abercrombie and Fitch and a shirt/tie from Macy*s on Hanukkah...and... my stocking had a framed photo of the kids on Christmas and a $20 gift certificate to Borders.
No..not babysteps. I think just my W's inability to understand the value of money and our finances. Her Christmas gift, both picked out by the kids, was a bracelet with bluestones and a matching hat and scarf.
This was our last holiday together under the same roof.
She will get the kids on NYE since I had them last year. I didn't fight this. We barely talk except for necessities.
I AM retaking the MBR tho'. I am tired of sleeping on the couch. My back is killing me. I have started going up to the MBR. I keep on my side of the bed. This is STRICTLY on the UP AND UP with no DB principles involved. She can sleep downstairs for a bit if she wants.
FIB
Me 55; XW 47; 2 kids (S13, D11) Bomb 05/19/06 Original thread http://tinyurl.com/yg2ou2t Last anniversary 04/25/10, Divorced 5/12/10 Status: Loving father of 2 beautiful children;
