Just heard this song on the radio ("Live like you were dying" by Tim McGraw), and had to look up the lyrics. It really touched my heart, and could be our theme song, as GALer wanna-bes!
He said "I was in my early forties With a lot of life before me And a moment came that stopped me on a dime I spent most of the next days Looking at the x-rays Talkin' 'bout the options And talkin' 'bout sweet time" I asked him "When it sank in That this might really be the real end How's it hit you When you get that kind of news? Man, what'd you do?"
He said "I went skydiving I went Rocky Mountain climbing I went 2.7 seconds on a bull named Blue Manchu And I loved deeper And I spoke sweeter And I gave forgiveness I'd been denying" And he said "Someday I hope you get the chance To live like you were dying"
He said "I was finally the husband That most of the time I wasn't And I became a friend a friend would like to have And all of a sudden going fishin' Wasn't such an imposition And I went three times that year I lost my dad I finally read the Good Book, and I Took a good, long, hard look At what I'd do if I could do it all again
Linda
Me 65, Ex 64 M 38 y 2 adult S, 4 G-Kids MLC 11/07 BD 12/09 D 3/14 Dating nice guy 7/14 Engaged to nice guy 12/17
It's time for psychology class in MLC High, where they are studying Pavlov's dog. H's cell phone beeps indicating a text message and he dashes upstairs to skype without even glancing at it to see who it is!
And I was afraid he was going to be left back again
Linda
Me 65, Ex 64 M 38 y 2 adult S, 4 G-Kids MLC 11/07 BD 12/09 D 3/14 Dating nice guy 7/14 Engaged to nice guy 12/17
Thanks T, Cadet and uR. I took your advice. Couldn't find anyone who isn't busy, so I drove up to Starbucks. I'm sitting in delightful coolness, drinking a delicious iced drink with about a kazillion calories, and have my book! The light one, not self help. I feel contented and calm.
uR what do you say to meeting up with Nero? I'm not exactly sure where you are or where she lives in NJ but I could come pick you up and drive to her, or she and I could meet in the middle by you. Wouldn't that be a fun GAL!!??
Linda
Me 65, Ex 64 M 38 y 2 adult S, 4 G-Kids MLC 11/07 BD 12/09 D 3/14 Dating nice guy 7/14 Engaged to nice guy 12/17
That's my girl!!! So much better than sitting around watching your H act like an a$$!!!
Enjoy that iced drink, every last sip. Relax and don't give him a second of your thoughts.
As for me, I had Kohls cash burning a hole in my pocket, so I am out hitting the sale racks as we speak. H is going out tonight -even did his push ups this afternoon - whatever!
Keep on being your awesome self
Bomb January 2012 - doesn't feel the same about me
~ "There is nothing love cannot face; there is no limit to its faith, hope, and endurance."
Linda, thank you for stopping by my thread. I don’t get too much traffic. I don’t know why. Maybe I’m too boring or my sitch is not that exciting. I can always count on you though. You always take time to read and reply mindfully. Thank you, my friend.
I agree with others here, you don’t need to acknowledge your anniversary while he is with the RT.
Russian soap with love triangle, oh boy. Maybe your H will see something in it… I’m sure after RT gets him, she will turn her head to the next man who will come around, so she could keep practicing Pavlov’s methods on them.
M:50 H:52 S28 (my S from previous marriage) M:17 + 3 BD: 06/12 S: 06/12 - H works in another state
uR what do you say to meeting up with Nero? I'm not exactly sure where you are or where she lives in NJ but I could come pick you up and drive to her, or she and I could meet in the middle by you. Wouldn't that be a fun GAL!!??
I am going to say that meeting other LBS is one of the best things I have done.
I am about to drive out to Smithtown, since my daugter just moved there, one of these trips I can meet up too, this time I will be too busy.
Not only is it a great GAL but we all speak the same language!
