The Final Chapter

[~¤DG¤~]

Good morning TM,

It sounds like your having a rough morning.
it's that darn emotional roller coaster.

Personally, I think it is easier to not see our WAS's instead of having to deal when them. I'm sorry your hurting this morning.
Your a good man and this too, shall pass.

I know when I am feeling extremely down, sometimes the last thing I need is to have someone try to cheer me up. Sometimes you just gotta feel.

Thinking about you this morning. (((TM)))

[Telemark]

Thanks, DG. I always appreciate your words and your warmth.

You're right, I think, about not seeing our WASs. We cancelled our breakfast together. I just don't think I would have been good, non-emotional company.

The crappy weather here doesn't help, either. I've given myself a list of things to do around the house today to keep my mind occupied.

Thanks for the hugs. Right back atcha. (((DG)))

[Telemark]

What a difference a few hours make...

Earlier I was sitting here, kind of mindlessly staring at the screen and feeling pretty low, when my phone rings. It's #1 daughter inviting me out to breakfast. So we met and had a good meal and good conversation. We both agreed that tomorrow morning, when #1 son leaves for basic training, is going to be a weepfest. But we're all very proud of him.

Later went to the gym; ran into a good friend there; talked for a while. Now I'm home; finally hooking up the cable box so I can watch something besides Hulu.

Still have the "pit of the stomach" feeling, but it's tolerable.

Thanks to all for checking in. Like DG, I'm still here.

[Endeavour]

Hi Telemark,

Just popping in to offer my support as it sounds like you've had a rough weekend.

I have to say, your W sounds very conflicted. Par for the course, I suppose.

Anyway, I'm glad your breakfast with your D lifted your spirits this morning. Children have a way of reminding us that we're still lovable.

((()))

[jbnati]

I am going to cancel the breakfast date. I don't know how I would handle that, but I don't need to expose myself to more heartache.

I think this was good move. If you can't present the best Telemark possible, don't do it.

I'm sorry your day started off so rough, man.

Earlier I was sitting here, kind of mindlessly staring at the screen and feeling pretty low, when my phone rings. It's #1 daughter inviting me out to breakfast. So we met and had a good meal and good conversation. We both agreed that tomorrow morning, when #1 son leaves for basic training, is going to be a weepfest. But we're all very proud of him.

This is awesome. I'm glad you got that call. Kind of puts things in perspective, doesn't it?

I'll be thinking about you and praying for your S as he goes off to basic training.

[ncl]

Hi, friend...was checking on you. Wow, what a few days you have had, and with your son leaving tomorrow....I'm so sorry for all the stress, frustration, sadness, ambivalence, etc. etc. you are feeling. It hurts me to see my friends hurt.

I can't help but feel sorry for your wife. I know, I know...the things she has done and are doing are just downright crazy and mean and hurtful. But I can only imagine the angst she feels inside. God works in mysterious ways in our lives; it will be interesting to see just what He has in store for your life (and hers) through this journey. Just continue to seek His will best you can, and you are going to be fine (with or without her).

If you weren't comfortable with breakfast, then good that you canceled. Had you wanted to go, that would have been fine, too. What's important is that you stand by what you told her, that you will NOT share your wife with another man. It's you or him.

I'm glad your angel of a daughter called and invited you to breakfast! I'm so grateful you have your children to give you support and love right now. I'll keep your son in my prayers as he embarks on his journey at boot camp in SA (it's HOT here in TX!!!), as well as for you and your daughter, who I know will miss him and worry about him.

Praying you have safety in the storm (may be a great time for you to listen to "Praise You in this Storm") and that you have a restful, blessed afternoon.

take care, lc4

[ncl]

Children have a way of reminding us that we're still lovable.
((()))

^^^^^ Amen to that!

[any chance?]

T:
Keep your chin up, my friend. Seeing your son off to basic will be tough, but you are right to be so proud of him. Concentrate on the good things in life. Your kids are definately on the top of the list.

Be strong
AC

[JustStunned]

TM, I still think she’ll crash and burn in a few weeks when she begins to experience her carefully constructed reality going awry. The question is how you will respond, as I also think she’ll look to you for a response.

Keep moving forward, and improving, we all have to; to make this life as good as it can be.

Ref generally do not heal themselves I suggest budgeting for replacement especially if they are 8+ yrs old. Hey if you don’t need to you could use the funds for a trip to SA and watch your son graduate in about 8 weeks.

I am glad Irene has moved on. My sister is in town from CT. We were checking radar. From your posts I have the impression your in the eastern end of PA. I was thinking of you also while she watched and worried about her house flooding.

Sometime back someone posted how your character was illustrated in how your children were treating you during all of this. That rings true again. You’ll make it out the other side better for the experience. You know this. Keep believing it.

[Valeska19]

Sometime back someone posted how your character was illustrated in how your children were treating you during all of this. That rings true again. You’ll make it out the other side better for the experience. You know this. Keep believing it.

Nicely said JS