tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post4034349610054646955..comments2023-08-08T08:01:14.379-05:00Comments on What My Heart Desires: Unanswered PrayersHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06479790492257510580noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-35651030548174351502007-03-20T22:57:00.000-05:002007-03-20T22:57:00.000-05:00Becky, there are so many things I could say right ...Becky, there are so many things I could say right now but none of them can tell you how your story touched me. Would you just accept a hug and let me tell you that I think you are an amazing woman? I'm so sorry for your loss. Sometimes I think it is a great risk to love someone that much...but then I realize that without him, I wouldn't be who I am and how empty I would feel. He is cut from the same cloth as your husband was. We have been married 23 years now and we still flirt like teenagers. <BR/><BR/>Hope, I hope everything is ok. I am sure you told everyone where you were and I just missed it but I wanted to check in. I'll try to check in when I get back from the hospital tomorrow but if I can't, I'll look in first thing Thursday morning.Engbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06261207169680354879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-12019669866211765622007-03-20T20:52:00.000-05:002007-03-20T20:52:00.000-05:00Hello All!I'm new to this blog, but I read the ENT...Hello All!<BR/>I'm new to this blog, but I read the ENTIRE story over the course of the past weekend! And I love it!! I'm currently in a long distance relationship, and my heart breaks every time Sarah and Adam are apart, because my relationship, like their's, was very whirlwind, and we fell in love very quickly, and well, it's an awful thing, being away from the man you love.<BR/>Hope! Thank you for writing this story! I was REALLY hoping by the time I got to this post, I'd hove some questions answered!! I suppose I'll just have to muster up some patience (that'll take some work!)<BR/>Cheers!<BR/>DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-35032180407913308992007-03-20T20:44:00.000-05:002007-03-20T20:44:00.000-05:00I hope HOPE is okay as we didn't hear from her...I...I hope HOPE is okay as we didn't hear from her...<BR/><BR/>I truly believe that all our experiences shape us and make us what we are. I think one purpose in life is to continue to learn and grow, and the challenges are part of the lesson. I have 4 close friends who have been ( or in one, case, is going) through divorce and it is very hard. They are alll stronger women because of it and because of the way they are choosing to live their lives. I, too, was one of the lucky one, engbunny. I married my college sweetheart and lived happily ever after until August 2005 when he died suddenly and unexpectedly. I was with him. What a shock! We weren't ale to have children, but that only made us closer because we felt we married to be with each other (would have loved them so much, though). I certainly didn't expect to become a widow at age 54. We had been retred from teaching for one year. He was a true romantic in that his giving was of himself: he never passed by me without kissing or hugging me, always told me how pretty I was or how nice I looked, always flirted with me, and adored me (and I him). I have fantastic memories, and I thank God we had 34 wonderful years together (31 of them married).<BR/><BR/>BeckyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-89006317132147308182007-03-20T17:22:00.000-05:002007-03-20T17:22:00.000-05:00We are all survivors in some form, aren't we? I h...We are all survivors in some form, aren't we? I have always believed that whatever you go through helps shape the person you become. Besides, if life was always fun, think how damn boring it would be. I may have issues in the health arena but I am extremely lucky in the love arena. I married my college sweetheart at age 20 and we are still going strong! I truly believe that there is someone out there for everyone. Then again, I am also a hopeless romantic. *LOL*Engbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06261207169680354879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-52167274599616927042007-03-20T15:56:00.000-05:002007-03-20T15:56:00.000-05:00P.S. I'm sad to hear that there's so many of us th...P.S. I'm sad to hear that there's so many of us that have been through a bad marriage/relationship however, as Jo said, what doesn't kill us makes us stronger. Cheeers to all survivors out there. Here's to a better future whether it's alone or with someone new.kmorales4https://www.blogger.com/profile/11692188284326784790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-2153334273065317702007-03-20T15:51:00.000-05:002007-03-20T15:51:00.000-05:00I'll be renting Pride and Predujicetoday. I will w...I'll be renting Pride and Predujice<BR/>today. I will watch it while I eat my celebration pizza and sip my celebration beer.kmorales4https://www.blogger.com/profile/11692188284326784790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-57725753538133430962007-03-20T15:46:00.000-05:002007-03-20T15:46:00.000-05:00Catrina, AMEN!My marriage was terrible but I've li...Catrina, AMEN!<BR/><BR/>My marriage was terrible but I've lived and learned. I appreciate the wonderful man I'm dating now. And, more importantly, I appreciate me and the time I spend with just me.<BR/><BR/>That which doesn't kill us makes us stronger. And, since I'm running out of cliche's, I'll shut up.<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to see what Adam and Sarah are up to tomorrow!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-78042759357871390622007-03-20T15:15:00.000-05:002007-03-20T15:15:00.000-05:00In Sarah and Adam's absence, we'll all have to mak...In Sarah and Adam's absence, we'll all have to make do! As for divorce and marriage, I'm a proponent of both (since I've been divorced, then happily married for 20 years). My motto: Don't ever regret one thing from your past, because every minute you suffered through got you where you are today! Here's to happy, healthy blog friends!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-30970496357314342952007-03-20T13:59:00.000-05:002007-03-20T13:59:00.000-05:00He's a nice guy - a great guy actually. He's just...He's a nice guy - a great guy actually. He's just a lot older and tends to treat me more like a child than a 35 year old would like to be treated. I am a lot more independent than he would admit that he likes and he is a lot more controlling than he will admit to either. My and I do mean my since he hasn't bothered to show up yet marriage counseling has helped me determine that YES, I would be better off without. Thanks for the drink, but it will have to be a Diet Dr. Pepper. I want to see this all with absolute clarity - caffinated clarity - but clarity all the same. You are all so amazing!!!x5head3payhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15460683932544983291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-7441721547109606402007-03-20T13:47:00.000-05:002007-03-20T13:47:00.000-05:00Wow! Heavy comments here today. My ex was an abu...Wow! Heavy comments here today. My ex was an abusive alcoholic. Oh and all the things that Adam is NOT! And vice versa. I think one of the reasons I like reading this blog is because I like that Adam is certainly not perfect (well, almost) but he's such a good man. It's nice to know they exist.<BR/><BR/>OK and speaking of reading this blog..... Adam! Oh Adam! Wherefor art thou!?!?!<BR/><BR/>Guess we'll just have to sit here and wait. Margaritas all around!!!<BR/><BR/>Thinking of going home and pulling out my Pride and Predujice DVD's.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-44902559039844065542007-03-20T12:55:00.000-05:002007-03-20T12:55:00.000-05:00x5head3pay,Your drink is on me. The road ahead wil...x5head3pay,<BR/><BR/>Your drink is on me. The road ahead will probably be very rough, but us women have an advantage over men and it's emotional strenght and endurance.<BR/><BR/>I don't want to sound like I'm promoting divorce (I strongly believe in family, marriage, and all that jazz) but if it's not worth the fuss, the tears, the pain, let go. Don't try to hold on to things that God himself would pull you away from. Over all, be strong. Analize your situation until you're absolutely certain of your decision, whichever it may be.kmorales4https://www.blogger.com/profile/11692188284326784790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-27635575605195564732007-03-20T12:41:00.000-05:002007-03-20T12:41:00.000-05:00Hi there Ladies (and fellas),Congrats got to Lori ...Hi there Ladies (and fellas),<BR/><BR/>Congrats got to Lori for her good health news!<BR/><BR/>Happy D-Anniversary for Karen! I've been through it twice, and though each was tough, I believe I am the better woman for it!<BR/><BR/>I just found out last night, that my first ex (my kid's dad) is heading back to Iraq for his third tour of duty! My daughter is heart broken! He engineered this assignment, and he is really good at what he does (security police), but he is a knucklehead when it comes to inability to understand what these tours are doing to our youngest! His single minded focus and determination to be a part of these situations (he was in Desert Storm too)without consideration to what the children are feeling is part of what led to our divorce! Sigh....<BR/><BR/>Here is a toast to all of us strong and wonderfully independent woman! Pass the bottle!<BR/><BR/>Oh! Watched Colin in a mother/daughter Bridget Jones Diary 1 & 2 this past weekend! We absolutely loved the fight scenes in both movies! They were hysterical!<BR/><BR/>Have a funderful day!!!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10480549937125608252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-79696587264843883552007-03-20T12:19:00.000-05:002007-03-20T12:19:00.000-05:00Another great movie with Colin in it is "Love Actu...Another great movie with Colin in it is "Love Actually". Between he and Alan Rickman (not traditionally sexy but there is something about him...) it is great movie to watch. Mmmm...<BR/><BR/>As for drinks...yes, I believe I can partake. They cleared that road for me too...I'll take a bud light! Here is to you, ladies! May you enjoy your freedom and find your Adam at the same time! <BR/><BR/>LaurieEngbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06261207169680354879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-16876145781547635582007-03-20T11:56:00.000-05:002007-03-20T11:56:00.000-05:00Lori & kmorales, Congrats! I called my lawyer tod...Lori & kmorales, <BR/><BR/>Congrats! I called my lawyer today and I believe that things are starting to head that way for me. I mentioned before that there was difficulty at home, but yeah - when he requests counseling and the I am the one who goes b/c he can't find time - it seems like words and actions are not in sync. I appreciate all of the kindness I find here so much! It's like another family since my family is taking his side. At least I have friends here and friends at home who have my back and are my greatest source of support. <BR/><BR/>Thanks Ladies and token guys!!x5head3payhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15460683932544983291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-16613542380702043392007-03-20T11:53:00.000-05:002007-03-20T11:53:00.000-05:00Hi evceryone. If you liked (loved?) COLIN in "Wha...Hi evceryone. If you liked (loved?) COLIN in "What a Girl Wants" and "Briget Jones' Diary" you have got to watch "PRide & Prejudice" (the BBC series) - OMG< OMG he is meltingly delicious & sexy... the smoldering eyes (and there is actually a bathtub scene but it is a teaser. Check it out, ladies!<BR/><BR/>BeckyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-13929875590063782102007-03-20T10:31:00.000-05:002007-03-20T10:31:00.000-05:00Karen, Congratulations! I, too, am happily divor...Karen,<BR/><BR/> Congratulations! I, too, am happily divorced. :)<BR/><BR/>This will be my 6th glorious anniversary of irreconcilable difference freedom. <BR/><BR/>The ex got remarried and is now someone else's problem. I really wanted to walk him down the aisle and give him away, but alas, I did not get an invitation!<BR/><BR/>Seriously, I keep things cordial for my son's sake, but as time goes on, I just get more and more signs that I made the correct decision to leave. I am so much happier and I am a better Mom. <BR/><BR/>You should have a HUGE margarita to celebrate!!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15910898116984754763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-50245149820244600722007-03-20T09:54:00.000-05:002007-03-20T09:54:00.000-05:00Hey everyone,Today is my one year anniversary. My ...Hey everyone,<BR/><BR/>Today is my one year anniversary. My divorce, that is. Yes, one whole year of irreconsileable difference freedom.<BR/><BR/>Engbunny glad to hear your good news. I hope the good news keep coming. Good Luck to you.<BR/><BR/>Hope, where are you? We need Adam.<BR/><BR/>P.S. I'm pretty sure that irreconsileable is mispelled. But who cares? I'm celebrating today. Drinks anyone?kmorales4https://www.blogger.com/profile/11692188284326784790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-55528887354371414492007-03-20T08:59:00.000-05:002007-03-20T08:59:00.000-05:00I love that movie! My husband bought it for me fo...I love that movie! My husband bought it for me for Christmas. Thank God he understands my love of Colin. *LOL* Actually, even though I am 43 years old, I loved that move. I thought Amanda Bynes was wonderful in it. I may be old but I can remember being young and cute! <BR/><BR/>Tomorrow I go for my 1 year check up after the original diagnosis but we have already had one good piece of news. I had the first blood test of the group that has to be done and it looks 100% normal so this means I don't have to have a liver biopsy tomorrow! Just an ultrasound and a couple more blood tests to verify what the blood test shows, which is right now, everything looks great. So, I will not be here tomorrow but will check in on Thursday to see what Hope has posted and what you all had for lunch! Have something really good and really fattening in my honor!Engbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06261207169680354879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-48525295484450181382007-03-20T08:50:00.000-05:002007-03-20T08:50:00.000-05:00Did anybody watch "What a Girl Wants" on the oxyge...Did anybody watch "What a Girl Wants" on the oxygen channel last night? The sexy Mr. Colin was looking good... though not as good as the bubble bath picture Hope posted! <BR/><BR/>KateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-59451871231530482382007-03-20T08:10:00.000-05:002007-03-20T08:10:00.000-05:00Hey, what happened to Mondays post? I know Hope wa...Hey, what happened to Mondays post? I know Hope was going to the zoo, just wondered if I missed something else.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00131305907079834493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-76814531969013452142007-03-19T10:56:00.000-05:002007-03-19T10:56:00.000-05:00Hope said previously that there will be a post tod...Hope said previously that there will be a post today but later than usual since she's at the zoo with her family. It won't be a chapter but she said we'll like it. I'm with you though, I need my Adam & Sarah fix!<BR/><BR/>-LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-45885182163024383772007-03-19T10:19:00.000-05:002007-03-19T10:19:00.000-05:00Didn't she take her grandchildren to the zoo. I'd...Didn't she take her grandchildren to the zoo. I'd venture to say she is not going to post today and opted for a day of fun with the "kids". Hope everyone is having a great time!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-43817194421899106752007-03-19T10:10:00.000-05:002007-03-19T10:10:00.000-05:00IS THERE GOING TO BE A POST TODAY AM I MISSING SOM...IS THERE GOING TO BE A POST TODAY AM I MISSING SOMETHING, I NEED TO KNOW WHAT GOING ON....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-39792394244411485302007-03-19T09:46:00.000-05:002007-03-19T09:46:00.000-05:00Am I missing something? I can't seem to connect t...Am I missing something? I can't seem to connect to todays post and I am having withdrawl!!!x5head3payhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15460683932544983291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35406914.post-281523300589990802007-03-18T17:29:00.000-05:002007-03-18T17:29:00.000-05:00Hi all,Question?? Hope, you mentioned the song "C...Hi all,<BR/><BR/>Question?? Hope, you mentioned the song "Crystal Blue" that you were in 7th grade. Am I confused? That song came out when I was in the 7-8th grade and I will be 52. Aren't you like 44 in story? Or am I totally nuts here?<BR/><BR/>Hope all had a great weekend..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com