Hello everyone. I haven't visited the board in a while, and I thought I'd stick my nose in and say hello. Best wishes to all of you who I know, and I hope things are going well/better for you. Hello and strength to all of you I don't know.
Nearly two and a half years since D-Day for me, and I can honestly say I seldom if ever think about the A these days.
I don't know what happened to the OW, although I sometimes idly speculate that she has fallen into an open sewer where she can be more at home. As my W doesn't move in those circles any more, who knows? LOL!
Life is occasionally difficult, and full of day-to-day issues and challenges, but the A isn't one of them, and hasn't been for a while now.
WOW! Great to see you, Dave! And even better to hear that things are going so well with you and Mrs. Shoozul. I am happy for both of you (and your sweet daughter)! You have always been an inspiration to me. I love your dedication to your wife and daughter, not to mention your perseverence.
Daily stresses are tough, yes, and whatever your challenges, I pray God will bless you will all things you stand in need of. You've certainly earned it! It truly is wonderful news though that the A and its aftermath are not part of your daily stresses anymore. Hooray!
Okay, I have just one question....did you attend the masquerade ball this year????
Blessings and much love to you and your family dear friend!
Hey there Dave!
Great to hear you and the Missus are doing so well!! And even better to hear she doesn't run in those circles anymore. How's your little girl? I bet she is lovin' having your family back together and happy.
It is sooooooooooooooo heartwarming to hear good stuff is possible and occurring! Thank you for popping by and giving us an update...and such an uplifting one at that. Happy spring to all three of you. BlueIris
"We cannot wait for the storm to pass; we must learn to walk in the rain."
Good to hear from you Dave. I remember meeting you in Chat and how warm and welcoming you were. You were really a source of comfort in those very dark days.
I am so happy that things are going well. I long for the day that the A's are not in my mind but their space there is shrinking slowly but surely, as H continues to demonstrate his remorse and commitment to our M.
It is great that you have progressed so far!!You give us all hope.
(((((DAVE!!!!!!!))))) Lovely to here that you are doing so well. Miss having you in chat during your evening tea. Have you heard at all from James since he dropped off of Healing Heart. I worry about him sometimes.
All of the very best to you and your family and I will let you know if (WHEN) I come to the UK. I hope to visit sometime in the near future! A friend told me I have to go to "Church" in London. Any clue as to what that means?
“Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength.”
Jane:
No Masquerade Ball this year I am afraid. The people who have organised it for the last few years were mostly students at Oxford, and I suspect that the primary movers are either too busy or have moved on. Either way, no one has stepped in to pick up the ball ( so to speak :P ). It's lovely to hear from you and I do hope things have improved, or at least not got worse.
Sun:
Our daughter is doing fine and is just lovely. She is 6 now, and her and her mom are getting on wonderfully.
Chris:
I haven't heard anything from or of James since he dropped out of sight - he obviously felt a need for a radical break with his past, and one can only hope that his situation and outlook have improved. My evening structure has changed and I don't really have the time to sit and chat, unfortunately. W used to go swimming a couple of times a week, and I would come into chat for a while after putting D to bed, and before W got home. She isn't swimming any more, and I spend time with her after D is asleep. Glad to hear you are planning a trip to the UK. It is a great place (even if the locals do gripe about the weather all the time). I was not sure what "Church" was in London - I live in a country village near Oxford, and don't go into London much if I can help it. The name certainly didn't ring a bell, but I googled it and it seems that there is a pub/club in Camden called "The Church" which apparently has a fair clientele of expatriate Aussies, New Zealanders and South Africans. The URL is http://www.thechurch.co.uk/home. Being of a decidedly more Gothic persuasion, it is not surprising that W and I have not heard of it - it's not our kind of place.
Regards,
Dave
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Our little girl is lovely. She enjoys school, is bright and also seems to spend quite a bit of time organising and co-ordinating her friends' playtime games - in other words she is a real bossy boots!
Thanks so much for sharing your terrific news. It's wonderful that you and your family are doing so well.
I see your D's being bossy as a good sign because it means she isn't feeling insecure or depressed and not getting involved. Besides, some might label her behavior as being an early sign of her leadership qualities.
I too have been away, but it was awfully nice to hear that things are going so well! I am so glad your daughter is flourishing and your M is doing well.
The people who have organised it for the last few years were mostly students at Oxford, and I suspect that the primary movers are either too busy or have moved on. Either way, no one has stepped in to pick up the ball ( so to speak :P ). It's lovely to hear from you and I do hope things have improved, or at least not got worse.