One Step at a Time April

[aihfl]

Hi S - sorry to hear about money woes. I am in the same boat, but thankfully the "God of my understanding" (said somewhat sarcastically) has sent me a buyer for my house in Southern Vermont. But my ex-wife had me in front of a mediator yesterday trying to renegotiate the terms of our settlement in regard to the real estate we owned. The mediator confided in me that he's mediated over 5,000 divorces and she is easily one of the five most difficult people he's had to deal with. So it turned out to be a waste of 4 hours and 800 shekels.

I always figured I'd take the money I got from the sale of that house and buy a condo somewhere in Greater Orlando, but I'm not sure I want to live here anymore. I've pretty much destroyed my professional credibility in this area and I'm thinking of going back to Chicago and trying to start over. My ex wife tried to remind me how much the winters suck and how my love of outdoors activities would be extremely limited compared to Florida, but I reminded her there is a such thing as winter sports. Just because it's cold, snowy and the days are short doesn't mean you have to be a couch potato. Plus, I do the bulk of my work online now so I can pretty much do my job from anywhere.

[NoraC]

Hello everyone.

Really sorry to hear about the problems everyone is having. Sending positive thoughts out to you all. :hug:

[SKendall]

aihfl,

I thought you had a romantic interest in Florida. In any event stay with both options for a while and don't make any decisions. I think in AA they tell you to wait for a year before big decisions. As our sobriety evolves we go back and forth with our thinking because it takes that long for the impulse control to balance.

[Glass Half Empty]

I hope today is going better for you SK and everyone else is OK.

I'm sorry about your boss's father Mama Bear.

Yep, I'm have a moon boot and crutches for at least six weeks which is such a pain. I'm working from home today which is a bit easier though.

[actiongirl46]

Hi all - I'm here. I am ok . . . I know what I need to do and that will happen. Thanks Liz for reminding me that I do have some time under my belt, even if it is so little compared to most of you.

SK, yes, I am going to stay here with all of you. Even if I'm screwing up (lucky you)! I want to be healthy.

SK, yikes, I'm so sorry for your current situation. I am so impressed with your resolve to stay healthy in spite of the incredible stress (and pain) you are under. Great job, so inspiring!!! hang in there

Sweet Rusty, you can do this! Hotel rooms on business are the WORST. Poster child for loneliness. Take care of yourself please.

I need to keep reminding myself to breathe deeply and manage my stress. The boys are in so many activities! And they eat a lot!

Nora, Mama, aihfl, glassie - thanks for checking in. Take care - AG

[mama bear]

Good morning lovies. I am heading out the door, but I think of you all the time. I was thinking about Lizz's daughter Erin on the drive home yesterday and hoping she was ok.
We had a big ole slab leak in the kitchen yesterday, but it was free as it was the same leak we repaired 6 months ago and we called the same plumber....
I love you all
ahifl.....sorry about the mediation

[Lizann]

Good morning! Mama, so sweet you thought of Erin yesterday. It could've been worse and we are thankful that she is fine. Her husband is being super supportive, I think it scared the crap out of him. Young love:heartbeat::heartbeat:

Aihfi, would you consider a different part of Florida? My inlaws lived in Venice on the gulf coast. Such a beautiful place. Just wondering, since you like the outdoors. Your x sounds like a handful. How long has she been your x, just wondering.

AG, your sounding good. Hang in there. You can do this.

Nora, how are you guys doing? Loved your moms nails.

Rusty, hope you're feeling better. How long before you get to go home? It's almost the weekend.
Glassy, how's the foot. Wish I could work from home sometimes.

Pauly, glad you're back here with us. Can't help but think of you every time I wLk into the dollar store. They opened a new one close by:happy2: I will be going there today.

Ne, Skendall, how are you guys today?

I'm home today and have a long list of things that need to get done. Don't know if I mentioned but Mark will be graduating in two weeks! Suma cum laude, I might add. He graduates in the morning and we are leaving for Poland in the evening! His choice for a graduation gift. My inlaws were born there and he wants to explore his roots. I am going, but this causes me much anxiety. So these next two weeks will be super busy. It's all good though.

Hello to everyone I didn't mention. I love you all and am so glad you're here. We're doing this!:welldone:

[paulywogg]

Hey all,Liz,I think its funny how things in real life remind of of each other haha,I associate Nora with Disney,Mama with Florida,Rusty with eyelash extensions, you with chiropractors and dogs that look like Lucy,there's more but those are what I'm thinking this minute,I'm the dollar store chick,yay,actually I need to take a run there but will hit it tomorrow (day off) mom text me last night and my little 29 year old bro got popped for his second DUI,he's in jail,had just gotten a great new job and was supposed to be moving into a house on the rez,I told mom we never learn,jeez,hello to all,I hope we all have a thankful Thursday

[Lizann]

Pauly, so sorry about your brothers DUI. That's very sobering I'm sure. Did he lose the job because of this? I hope it all works out for him.

[NoraC]

Oh Pauly - I am sorry to hear about your brother. Had a teenager killed in this area a few days ago. Group of kids in the car speeding, drunk. Just made me thank God that Casey didn't kill anyone.

Liz - what an exciting trip you are planning. I'm sorry about the anxiety. I know that it's so hard for you right before a trip.
Your post really made me smile today:

Hello to everyone I didn't mention. I love you all and am so glad you're here. We're doing this! :welldone:

Yes - we are. We are doing this.

[NoraC]

SK - I'm very sorry for everything that you are going thru. I just wish that there was something that I could do to help. How is Peggy feeling? Did anyone pay you back yet?

Rusty - how are you? I am sorry that you are having to battle all of this. Please don't overdo it. :hug:

[NoraC]

AG - I have been wanting to write to you and I'm sorry that this is so late. :hug: How are things going with hubby gone? I know what you mean about being alone. Nobody monitoring you. Good luck with the teenage driving years. :egad:

[NoraC]

Mama - I think about you all the time :hug: (even though you do wear curlers in public :harhar: )

aihfl - how are you doing?

Ne - how are things going? Have you applied anywhere?

I haven't seen Mr V around. I hope he is doing well.

Well - I think I'll cruise around a bit. Haven't been on here much this week.

Love & hugs to everyone :heartbeat:

[NoraC]

Glassie - I am so sorry. Hope you get back to normal right away!

[actiongirl46]

Thanks Nora!! I am ok but not where I want to be. This is a great opportunity to do this for myself. I am going to take a lot of time this weekend to get my act together. I'll keep you posted :egad: