... one year makes!

I was having a really sad morning today. I was remembering last Thanksgiving. I was in the bathroom, doing SD's hair, getting ready to go to STBXH's family dinner. SD and I were laughing and experimenting with different hairstyles. STBXH walked in, had a little smile on his face and walked out. When I came out of the bathroom, I realized he was crying.

I said, "Honey, what's wrong?" He replied, "Nothing is wrong. Everything is so right. I can't tell you how thankful I am to be here, with my two favorite girls." I called to SD, "Hey, I think your Dad needs a hug!" We had a family hug, but the end of the hug he and I were both crying, saying how grateful we were to be here, together, reconsiled, happy, etc. etc.

Here we are, one year later, separated and on our way to getting a divorce. Ugh. One year... one completely different life. I hate it!

I hope everyone has a joyful and happy Thanksgiving!

Monica

This is your life... are you who you want to be? ~ Switchfoot

First Thanksgiving alone, since forever.

I'm cooking for the boys.

Chris.

Yes, a year can make a big difference.

I'm working until 2 and then alone this eve with my son. First time in forever too. I'm used to the bigger family deal.

However, there are no emotional sentiments about being around the X. He went out of town with the p e r s o n he started an affair with 6 years ago in 1998. I recall the Thanksgiving dinner I made that year while his affair was going on. I have a couple photos. Very bizzare.

I remember this time last year STBX and I were arguing b/c I had just caught him in more lies and he was getting ready to deploy several days later and after that things deteriorated very quickly and now we are legally separated and I am actually very happy about that after realizing what I was dealing with all those years with my head in the clouds.  Sad really!

Charlie