Get Well Wishes for Robin (RobiLee)

[jennielynn1970]

First, your hair looks awesome! When I'm feeling down, getting my hair done, or cut a different way, just something, seems to make me feel a little better... especially when people go out of their way to make you feel like crap. Sometimes it's hard to feel positive, and there are many days you just want to crawl back into bed, but just the fight to not do that can make the day more worthwhile.

Be strong, Robin... we're all here for you, whether it be in person, or in our thoughts and prayers.

Hope the race was good, and that you enjoyed your time with your son!

Big hugs!

[RobiLee]

Hi Jenn! I just want to shout out a great big Public Thanks to you. THANK YOU!! They yummy box of chocolates and candles is such a great gift. Like everyone else here I can't thank you enough. The chocolatest are so good. Especially those caramels and the fudge. YUMMY! The candles smell so good that you want to eat them too . Your gift box made me so happy. Just ask Staci! I was on the phone with her when I received it. I'm glad Staci wasn't here in person than I would have had to share some with her . Thank you so much, Jenn.

Also, a huge THANK YOU to Karen,Paul and Miss Hoppy for the lovely handkerchief that was in her family and Karen passed it along to me. I will always treasure it. Thank you so much! It is very pretty!

I did have a good time at my son's. I was thrilled that he invited me. The race turned out not so good and eventually wound up getting cancelled. No worries here though. Spending time with my son, daughter-in-law and grandpups is priceless. Especially when they buy the pizza . Here are a few pictures.

Before I left my girlfriend Norma stopped by and Rylee had to have some fur


The grandpups, Sammi and Stella



Me and my son


Me and Ashley



My friend Norma, who was here for one of my darkest moments said it was so nice to see ME again. She could tell a difference with me and said it was good to see her friend again. She reminded me to try real hard to stay that way and even told me that there were probably going to be rough times ahead now that the divorce has started but to remember to rely on all my wonderful family and friends.

{{{{HUGS TO YOU ALL}}}}}

[Rachel]

Robi,you look amazing! I love the hair style. I thought you said you couldn't make it look as good as your stylist? Wrongo! These pictures are the proof.

I was going to recommend you get yourself a few songs that *pump you up* and play them when you feel yourself slipping. Gloria Gaynor's I Will Survive comes to mind. I kind of like Lucinda Williams' I Changed the Lock on My Front Door too.

I know there will be challenges to come, but I am so encouraged that you are looking toward the future and seeing all the positive things that surround you. You are going to make it! Not only will you survive, but you are going to thrive. Whenever you walk into that court room, hold that beautiful head high.

[shais_mom]

sorry about the race I bet there's a Toledo girl dissappointed as well!!!
But I'm glad you got to spend time with your family.
love the pics!!

much love to you always!

Yup Jenn - she wasn't sharing!!

[anna_66]

I was so glad when Mark told me you would be spending the evening with Brandon and Ashley
Sorry the race was cancelled (we'll be recording it!), but I'm sure you still had a nice night.

The pictures were great and you looked very happy!

YOU GO GIRL

[Daisy and Delilah]

Great pictures, Robin!! Your son is so handsome He looks just like his Mom I love the Granddogs too!! What a couple of adorable cutie patooties

[Catty1]

Yes, your son is good-looking - and he has your eyes!!!

Glad you had such a good time.

Back in the 80s, when I got my divorce, my best friend sent me a card. It was black with big red shiny letters on the front, which looked like this: "D-I-V-O-R-C-E". Underneath it said, "It's not a pretty word, but remember..."

Inside the card:

"...it's worth 13 points in Scrabble!"

I loved it!

{{{{hugs}}}}

[ramanth]

Lovely photos Robin!! Sorry the race got rained out, but it looks like you had a nice day.

[wolf_Q]

Thanks for sharing the pics, Robin! Everyone looks great and very happy. Its great to see Sammi and Stella again too! I'm glad you had a nice time!

[beeniesmom]

Those pictures made me smile. You look really good.

[RobiLee]

I hate to bump this up but I was just feeling the need for that loving PT support. Need your postive vibes, need some humor and smiles.

I received my restraining order and divorce papers from Alden yesterday. Anna came to visit yesterday and I had just got the papers before she got here so I did start to read them with her but they were making me angry so I just set them aside. I should have kept reading them while she was here because I wound up getting very angry, feeling a rage come on and crying when I finally remembered I had the papers and sat down to read them last night.

They had me so upset. I know the restraining order is common practice during a divorce but it still upset me a little bit. What really got to me was the divorce papers. I was so mad and upset. I feel like it is just a bunch of lies and what little truth is in there is a completely twisted version of what he believes to be true in his head. I was just so enraged, so upset and crying like crazy. I don't like getting that way. Of course I called my parents and sobbed and yelled at them. I really really need to quit calling them. I was so upset that I woke up this morning not even remembering going to bed. I left Tori out all night and left candles burning. This is not me. I never leave candles burning and never leave my dogs out over night. I was so confused when I woke up. I don't like this feeling. It has all reminded me that this is such a long slow process and I'm so afraid of it getting the better of me. I hate all the nastiness. All the lies. I just want it over with. Why couldn't we just get a dissolution? Why did he have to turn things into something nasty? Why couldn't he just tell me the truth about that stupid woman, maybe I could have coped better if he would have just told the truth. I wish everyone knew what a huge pathetic liar he is.

I need your help, your humor and your strength.

I NEED TO SLAY THIS DRAGON!!!!

Thanks for being here and listening.

Love, Robin

[Rachel]

Although I've never gone through a divorce, I have had friends who have. For some unknown reason, when some of these men *want out*, it seems that it isn't enough to just want out, but they have a need to make it the other person's fault. Just try to realize it isn't about you, it's his problem. I know the shock, hurt, and anger you are experiencing because this is coming from your life's partner are very normal. But you have to keep your focus on your own health and well being. You have to not let your feelings spiral out of control to your own detriment as that is only making his allegations more believable. Talk your feelings out with family, friends and therapist. You are on the road to a new life and nothing he can do or say can deter you from your pursuit of happiness. Don't give him that power.

[anna_66]

Oh Robin, I wish you would have read them while I was there. I'm sorry they got you so upset, but I totally understand after hearing just a little of what he was saying.

Like we were saying yesterday, just forget that slime bag and get on with your life. You can do whatever you want, whenever you want. Have fun and don't let this get you down as much as it did. Your so much better than him so don't let his lies get you so enraged. You know the truth.

(((HUGS)))
I hope you awake because I'm calling!

[Cinder & Smoke]

I left Tori out all night and left candles burning.

Doesn't Tori know how to Ring the Doorbell?
Best you should start those lessons!

I have misplaced a dog or two when I thought both or all three had come in together
when, in fact, one was "late showing up" and missed the door.
* Cinder *paws* the door - LOUDLY - and will *whine*, then *BARK*!
* Smokey *paces* on the porch and tries to *jingle* his tags
* Bowser either shouldered the door or just curled up on the rug and *waited* to be missed.
. . . Sure do *miss* him now!

* And whoever is inside usually starts to look/act *worried*; if I've fallen asleep -
I'll get a *nose punch* or an arm tossed - a "hint" that something's amiss.

As for the Burning and Forgotten candles ...
* Get an egg timer - set it to *ring* every 3-5 minutes when you're burning a candle.
* Lay a hot pan pad down, then a Pyrex flat-bottomed bowl or oven dish, THEN the candle
INside the bowl or dish ... and still Stay Awake!

Keep *smiling*

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Hey you xxx

What matters here is that you know the truth - whatever he thinks his version is - and the end result is that you will be shot of him for good.

Do what has to be done with the papers then file them away - no torturing yourself by keep reading them over and over again - is he worth the energy you waste getting upset?? NO! You could put that to much better use...

Don't feel bad about calling your parents - that is what they are for and no matter what age you are, you are still their "baby". They will be there for you - as will we

Now, go hug a dog or two or three