From the other side (#10)

[SBJ]

DnJ, bttrfly, and Gerda...I appreciate all of your kind words and good wishes. This has been a trying time for sure. People like you is what keeps all of us going in the right direction.

Gordie,I'm happy that I can encourage you in your faith. God hasn't left either of us during this trying time even though it seems like nothing is going our way at times. All I have tried to do is stay focused on me and my kids.

I'm steps closer to opening another business and trying to separate myself from my in-laws business even more.

I have come to grips with the fact that, as many have always said, this is a marathon and not a spring. I'm thinking that this is an ULTRA-marathon...it seems like I have gone much more than the standard 26.2 miles. HAHA! Everyone's journey is different in length and outcome.

The last 4 years seem to have flown by for me...even though they seem to have dragged on forever.

This pandemic experience has felt like a bad episode of The Twilight Zone to me...I found out they were dating. Shortly thereafter I hear they are engaged after 3 months of a courtship. Yesterday she tells me, via "Extremely Friendly Text" that the have purchased a home right around the corner of my home and that they are moving in next week. It seems like there is a huge rush for everything to happen. Maybe they are rushing to get everything done within 6 months because all of the other relationships ended at about that point.

I am at a point where, while I am still wanting to stand for her...I know it's weird, but I also know that I miss the feeling of having someone to share life with...other than my faithful 100# dog.

All I know is that God has great plans for us all and that I don't know what they are yet. I can only try and keep the faith that He is guiding me the entire way. Keep the faith my friend.