God has a plan for me. At the right time, I will see what that is. For right now, I just have to keep making progress for myself.
Hey GIMA. I'm not a Bible thumper by any stretch of the imagination. But I ran across a couple of things recently that stuck out, at least for me. I'm in a stinkhole of adversarial combat with the woman that I intended to spend the rest of my life with.
"We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed."
"Be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
"Always go straight forward, and if you meet the devil, cut him in two and go between the pieces." - William Sturgis, clipper ship captain, 1830's.
I'm not religious at ALL, but it would be nice if someone had a plan for me, for you, all of us. That's a nice thought.
It does sound like you're doing about as well as you could be, considering. Which doesn't mean you won't have ups and downs still- but keep doing whatever you're doing, I think you're going in the right direction.
Haven't heard you mention much (but haven't read entire sitch from start) about any support network you have- friends, family, etc. Hope you do have one and can lean on them when needed.
When the men on the chessboard Get up and tell you where to go; And you've just had some kind of mushroom And your mind is moving slow; Go ask Alice... I think she'll know.
I do have friends and family nearby. So, I'm, good with the support network.
Well, whether it's religion, spirituality or whatever anyone wants to call it, I do believe that evrything happens for a reason. We don't always know what that reason is at the time. But, I do think there is some justification for it happening.
"We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed."
This is great. I have never come across this one. Where's it from?
Originally Posted By: givingitmyall
God has a plan for me. At the right time, I will see what that is. For right now, I just have to keep making progress for myself.
And, gima, to add to what I said about God's plan for you previously, I believe God has a plan for me, too. But I also figure he expects me to have my own plan for me as well (I can't let Him do all the heavy lifting!). Not preaching to you by any means; just the way I look at it for me.
Gardener
"My soul, be satisfied with flowers, With fruit, with weeds even; but gather them In the one garden you may call your own." Cyrano deBergerac
Well, the house is on the market as of Friday. What was supposed to be 1 showing today turned into 6!!
Strange emotions today. I don't want to be D'd, but I don't want to be M'd to my W anymore. Weird. And there's a healthy dose of resentment lying on top of that tonight.
Spent 3 hours yesterday looking at apartments. Will see a condo tomorrow just before lunch. Got my budget done, so I know what I can afford. I am getting excited about getting W out of my financial affairs. Just have to cut her a check every month. I'll take that deal.
