Lou,
Sometimes we have to step away from the forum in order to help us clear our minds of the mlc drama and figure out how to move forward.

Congratulations on the promotion, even if it is a job title change and a small increase in your pay...it's still a promotion that you busted your behind for. Yes, it will look good or any resume that you send off for jobs.

I'm glad you started IC and I'm sorry you've not gotten much out of it, but at least you have a safe place to talk in the real world and not in cyberworld.

You've been a busy lady...taking up studying this summer is a very good way to take your mind off your h, as well as improve your skills and who knows...you just might become a professor down the road, if this the path that you wish to take.

I'm glad you have come to realize that you are the prize and yes, darn it, you do deserve more in life and yes, you are the only one that can change your current situation. You have the control over what you do in life, we have choices and it appears that you are making some good choices and I hope that you will not allow your h to change your course direction when it comes to education and future positions.

I wasn't surprised to read that he didn't follow thru on the April visit. We'll see how he does in two weeks time. He's quite sane enough to make choices and whether or not he comes, that is a choice that he's made. I do hope that he does come and you can have a nice time visiting w/him. As for sons...wow! they sure to bounce around from one parent to the other. I hope they finally settle down in one place for a bit. LOL!

I'm sorry that your health hasn't improved a lot. I had hoped there would have been some improvements. I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and hopefully you'll locate a position that will help take some of the stress off of your mind, soul and body to allow your body to heal.

Lou, you've been missed. Please don't be a stranger and come back to post an update when you have the time and feel like it. We are always here for you.

Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to.
The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.