Thought I'd pop in and give a brief update before I'm off to the next activity. Bible Study tonight. My friend arrives tomorrow night and Friday morning we leave on a weekend get-away cruise. My life is not only busy, but full!
H is still playing it nice for the most part. We agreed on an alimony that was close to the number I had in my mind at the start of the process. I would have liked a tad more, but felt I needed to pick my battles wisely. God is certainly watching out for me. We are tweaking some things, but all in all, everything is going well. After all is said and done, I will own the house (no mortgage) with all contents in tact. That was huge for me. I'm glad he didn't fight it after his initial hissy fit and threats. He has thrown a few snarky comments my way, but they aren't too bad and I call him out on it when they happen. I won't tolerate it. So unproductive to the process. Well, in spite of things going well, I still have my guard up at all times. One can't be too cautious during this process!
I still don't think H has retained an attorney. I asked him, and he just didn't respond. Oh well. I don't really care I guess. My attorney says it's very reasonable to assume I will be D before the Holidays. I'm hoping early November.
I think H's health is suffering. I have compassion for him about it, but I'm sure his girlfriend can take good care of him. (was that sarcasm?). My care-taking days have ended (at least where he is concerned). Those skills are now serving a good purpose, and that makes me happy.
So much of my time has been consumed with figuring out strategy, getting e-mails to H just right, and researching things related to the D. I've barely had time to breath, let alone follow-along everyone's sitch.
However, I think of all my friends here often, and value all the advise and support you have given me. When I have time to breath, I will be back more regularly. Hugs all around.
