DnJ, You have been so wonderful to many of us, including myself as we of some challenging times in our lives. The perfect stranger who is always willing to help. Oddly, you don’t feel like a stranger at all.
I just stumbled across your thread. I’m so sorry to hear about your cousin from earlier this year. I am hopeful that you find peace and comfort in good memories that you’ve shared. Hugs to you.
And then, the cherry on top, is your ex-wife‘s behavior and continued turmoil. While writing in my thread, you have shared a bit about your experience through the midlife crisis and my mind is boggled. It’s been so long and her actions don’t seem to improve. You are an unbelievably strong and measured person. There is no way you can be a stranger based on the appreciation I have for you and what you’ve been through. She really is something else. Your attitude is impressive and so is the way you have supported your (adult) children. You have provided a strong foundation to get them through their emotions and unfortunate reality. May God continue to bless you. Hugs
H:49 W:49 M:26; T:32 D21; S23 BD1: Feb 2023 (I think it was a BD) BD2: Sept 2023 Moved out: Dec 2023
Hi grok, yep like most things in life, it is good and ill.
MG, thank you for the kind words. And condolences. Yes, I too feel we posters are anonymous, yet not strangers. A kinship, friendship, connection forged in some of the most difficult times.
Today was an early rise, 4:30 am. Harkens back to those two hour daily commutes to the city. The same city my Mom and I are travelling to this morning; driving into the rising sun. For today is my eldest son’s convocation. Bachelor of Architecture.
Like my youngest son, the eldest has decided to continue his education. Pursuing his Masters degree over the next two years. And, he got full time employment as an Architect for over the summer. He was actually approached while in university to come work for this firm. Indications are that the summer position will likely, if funding and such pans out, be rolled into a full time position. One which he could work and complete his Master’s program. It’s all early, still rather exciting though.
Well, I best get going. Got a big day ahead of us of here. After the ceremony son and DIL have invited all of us - me, Grandma, her parents, the siblings who can attend - back to their house for a BBQ and visit. It’s an early morning and going to be a late night.
And look at that, I’m at 100 posts, I’ll have to start a new thread soon.
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Feelings are fleeting. Be better, not bitter. Love the person, forgive the sin.
