LGLG (previous WAW New life with OM)

[ppenton]

Anything with your W? Or have you moved on? Have you had a little "me time" where you do something fun for yourself? Been on any dates?

Well, nothing new in regards to my W or our M, currently, it's status quo. She still living with OM and not really spending much time with the kids. This has given me time to reflect and look inside or myself and also to spend lots of time with our boys.

My "me time" has been exercising (biking, walking, lifting weights, etc), which I love doing. Baking, I'm trying lots of new recipes and am looking at taking a class or two in the next couple of months to learn more and meet people. Still attending the divorce support group meetings I found last February and other activities people plan from there. We are planning to have a pot luck picnic at the end of August. I have been spending more time with my family and old friends. Plan on joining 2 bowling leagues which start up in Sept, 1 is a league I have been in for a few years the other will be a new league and I'll have the opportunity to make some new friends. On my walks/bike rides, sometimes I go by myself and other times with a friend or two. When I walk alone I get to read the Bible or a book on my blackberry and pray.

I have not been on any dates as I'm still standing and praying for my marriage. I continue to pray for my wife to be safe and for guidance from the Lord for the path He wants me to follow.

I don't sit at home and dwell or hope the phone rings as I know this is going to take a long time. I'm not ready to file so as long as W is willing to help pay household and child expenses I'm doing fine financially.

I'm really enjoying work for the first time in a ages as I have made some changes in myself which have benefited my current position.

Looking forward to our road trip and being away from the office for 10 days!

All in all, I think I am doing as well as could be expected in this tough situation and am feeling better about myself.