One year ago today I separated from my W, a sad anniversary indeed. Today I went to work as usual but the flood of memories from that day kept coming back. I remembered clearing out the small china cabinet I was taking with me, removing all the photos, momentos and kids craft projects and every few minutes having to sit down and cry. I remember standing on my front lawn watching the movers take my things from the home I'd lived in for 17 years, in full view of all the neighbours. I remember how kind my brother was to spend the day with me and how a woman friend, who lived in the building I was moving into, stood out front of the apartment building waiting to give me a big hug. Yes, one year ago today. I did my job today but took a few extra washroom breaks to wipe away the tears when they came. Tomorrow starts a new year, one of healing. I shall overcome. Thanks to all my DBing friends who've hung in here with me over the past few years. Despite your own pain, you've been there for me, I thank you all.
You and I have discussed that HORRIBLE experience of leaving the home we lived in for sooooo many years. It was 2 years ago for me on September 5th, one day before my birthday. I remember packing some holiday ties W. gave me. Stupid shamrock and pumpkin and Santa ties. I ended up throwing them away. Too painful. I STILL can't look a photo albums of the kids when they were smaller, and all was better, or at least I thought...... I remember it as though it was yesterday, even with a year in Iraq.
Thanks guys! I thought it was suiting last night to celebrate by going to see the movie "A Body of Lies". The title kind of describes the state of what was my M over the past five years or so. Have a great day DBers
Hi guys, I'm in a contemplative mood today so I'm thinking about the debate I saw between your two Presidential hopefuls the other night. Let's see, on one hand, you've got a black guy who thinks he's an Arab and, on the other hand, a really old white guy who CHOSE to stay four extra years in a POW camp. Hmm, I'd say you Americans are in deep doo doo. So ends my political blog...which hopefully will never be repeated!
