Life doesn't suck. Life is a gift from God that we have to make the most out of. We have to be aware and thankful for our blessings and strive to acheive perfection of his will as a Christian. Its up to us to choose whether or not we are going to be joyful for what we have and help others where we can or not. Its up to us as to what path we are going to choose or follow. Our trust must stay in God at all times and we must know that he knows better than us what is best for our soul and other souls. In the end, eternity is what matters most. He is the one that will direct us if we will seek him and allow him to. How do we get to God? Through Jesus.

Practice what you preach. We know it's hard. Like 25 says that doesnt mean you DONT have to do it. The sooner you dig in and start doing the work the sooner you finish. Just like writing a college term paper. Dont allow yourself to quit Kevin. That is why AA meetings are so important. Develope that CANT QUIT PMA.

Life is just hard without my W and without my family being together.

Duh!!! We ALL get that. Now quit letting it beat you down.

By the way, when I said I was going to have D7 last night, I meant to say tomorrow night which is tonite. But W took D7 biking with this 55 year old guy last night. So she is introducing D7 to him. I have noticed that something has changed again with W. She is now dressing more femine in dresses. Not the hot stuff buy femine stuff and doing her hair more femine and mature looking now at work and in general.

Sounds like she likes the attention. He probably treats her like an adult. Validates what she says. All the things we've been trying to teach you that you continue to ignore. I doubt it's anything serious. He is probably flattered that a young, attractive women is interested in him and she is probably flattered that an older, wiser gentlemen finds her interesting. Dont you get it? He doesnt make her feel like a parent more as a equal.

Should I have a problem with her introducing D7 to this guy? Should I say something about that? He is married. D7 is seeing her mom who is married with him. I'm not saying there is any affection going on because I think at this point there isn't. But they are spending a lot of time together. I am wondering if W is targeting him. If so, why constantly target married men that are older athletes with money. What is the deal with this? And I do wonder if his W knows how much time they are spending together. And isn't it natural that the more time they spend together the more likely something might be to occur?

What part of YOU CANT CONTROL what she does DONT you UNDERSTAND??? All YOU can DO is work on YOU and become the better CHOICE, but YOU CANT DO this for HER but for YOU.

I know, quit focusing on her and focus on me. I am going to read detachment again. I also have more praying to do.

Dont talk about it DO IT!!!!

What I found amusing is that D7 apparently was a real toot last night. W was not impressed with her behavior. I shouldn't be happy about D7 acting up, but considering the situation, I found it funny and almost happy to hear about it. It makes W look like she doesn't have her child under control to this guy. But I don't think she should be introducing my kids to him.

That mind set will hurt you. Not very supportive. Do you want to be friends or not?

25, I am not stalking her on IM. She is on my IM as well as other people. We are both on each others IM.

Block her then. Quit playing games with her and yourself.

Yes, I do need to keep working on myself. You are right that operating in Faith would alleviate fear.

ppenton, that is a great verse.

The one I have on my emails is 1 Corithians 13:7
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.

I actually got that one from someone else who posts on this site, but I don't remember who now. I just remember being so impressed with that verse and something I needed to live by.

Kevin