Baker,
I was so happy to read your posting that I didn't read all of them in this section!!! I am so happy for you and your family. I knew you would make it. Time and patience...that is the key.

It seems that true forgiveness and unconditional love is what is necessary to get things back together sometimes. I knew that I loved my H desperately...but coldn't act in a desperate manner...just like you. We are very happy right now. This summer is going to be so much different than last summer...and I'm looking forward to it. We have made arrangements for a family vacation to Florida in August, but we have slithered away for several weekend rendevous by ourselves as well.

I started to feel a little bit nostalgic lately...but had to snap out of it quickly....the year anniversaries of all the bad things are coming up and I have a little difficulty in dealing with those...like his spending his birthday with the other woman, and him asking me for a separation for the first time the night before Mother's Day..and the list goes on. But I spoke to him about it and told him that I need a little more attention lately and there it was. He is so very attentive to me and my needs now...I feel very lucky.
But anyway...I just want to say thank you for all your encouragement...and good things come to those who wait. You waited long enough...now the world is your oyster....enjoy your summer...as will I.
Karen