eric - thank you for sharing! It made me think and here is my thankful list:

1. I am thankful for 20 years of wonderful years with my H. They are filled with loving memories and I wouldn't trade that for anything.

2. I am also thankful for my new and improved R with my oldest D (12). I will never ever forget how she has saved me on many occations by just holding me while I cried. Even though no 12 year old should ever have to "take care" of thier mom, I think she will one day look back and know how she helped save me and it will give her strength. It will make her a better mom one day.

3. I am thankful for my puppy Tug - his playfulness and love of life has helped me enjoy the little things. plus he loves me soooooo much. smile

4. I am thankful for my family and friends - I have been literally blown away by the love everyone has for me. I never knew really how much everyone cares.

5. My new friend Albuquerque! I can call her anytime of the day and tell her what is going on and she keeps me strong and focused. Don't know what I would do without her!

6. I started hiking every day. Walking up the bluff is my church. My place to talk to God.

7. My weight loss! I physically feel the best I have in 15 years. People ask how I have lost so much so fast. I don't tell them the truth (have your H go through a MLC!!) I just say hiking.

8. Realizing that I am a really good person. Deep down in my soul I am capable of real forgiveness, love and kindness. Not very many people get the chance to find out what they are made of. How they react in the face of a life crisis. I have had that opportunity and I like what I found.


TAMF
m:41
xh:41
T: 20
M: 15
D: 16
D: 14
Bomb dropped: 7/3/10
separated: 7/15/10
H moved in to new apt. with OW: 7/1/11
divorced: 8/26/12