Going straight forward...antlers 6th thread.

[ImprovedRomeo]

Antlers, that's soooo nice to hear you got to spend time with D13 and you've been talking with D21 too. It's heart warming to see your dedication and love for your kids. See things will get better- sure there maybe some occasional blips but things will continue to improve. Believe it.

[antlers]

Thank You. I hope things will continue to improve...I would LOVE that!

My son and I seem to be pretty solid.

[iwantittowork]

Hey Ant,

I am glad you are getting to spend time with your kids, just keep doing the right thing, and I believe it will work out, as has been talked about in your sitch before.

I had this image in my head from your last post, of your kids having fun, and Ant watching them with a smile, and it makes me smile, even though I wasn't there, and don't even know what you all look like.

It sounds like it was a blessing for you, and hope that it stays in your heart, and you know now that you are doing the right thing..

[Gardener]

ant,
How wonderful to hear about you and your beloved daughters.
Small steps.
Right direction.
They're coming back. They'll be back.
Be open to letting them do so at their own pace and in their own way.
Great news.

Peace

[antlers]

Hey IWITW.

Thanks. My son has been pretty much living with me since last Spring. He and I have been, and are, doing real good. Got to see my 13 y/o daughter for about 6 hours last Sunday...1st time in 5 months! Took her on a pretty good motorcycle ride while she was over. Took her to see my side of the family too. She and I have texted a little since then.

I actually did have a smile while she was over. And I actually smile a lot with my son. He and I get along better now than at any other time in our lives. I think your image was pretty accurate.

I'm gonna continue doing what I have been. I hope it continues to get better. Having my son is a true blessing, and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing my daughter. Still haven't seen my oldest daughter, but she and I have been texting some.

How are you doing?

[antlers]

Hi Gardener.

I hope you're right about them coming back. They have been small steps, and I do believe they've been in the right direction. I'm not gonna push anything either...I plan on doing it just as you say. And I hope it comes to pass that the girls and I can be close again.

Thanks G.

You doin' OK? Sounds like it from reading your thread...traveling to the mountains!

[Gardener]

ant,
I'm good, thanks.
Home tomorrow night after a great week.
Recharged.

Peace,

[antlers]

Still some texting going on between my daughters and myself. I'm taking it very slowly, and having no expectations. It appears they are moving into a new house with their mother.
My son and I are doing good. Busier now that school has started.
Haven't heard anything about any legal matters since before my son and I went on vacation.
I did a 100 mile bicycle ride in Wichita Falls yesterday. Tough ride, especially the last 40 miles...heat, wind, and rough roads. It was good for me in many ways...the doors to the spirit swing open with physical effort.

[Gardener]

ant,
DB your daughters:
Say less than they do.
End exchanges pleasantly - before they do.
Be a Daughter Whisperer.
Be you!

Good news. Good baby steps. I'm so glad to hear this (can't wait until I'm able to report the same "ice-breaking" with beloved StepD & StepS someday.

Peace,

[ImprovedRomeo]

Antlers, I agree with GMan 100%...

100 miles! NICE! you must be in good shape STBXW did 100 miles not long ago...she was pretty stoked about it- I was underwhelmed of course

I went for a long bike ride today myself, the weather was awesome, my mp3 player blasting, lots of great scenery- I was in heaven. Until I almost face planted trying to show off