Where I'm at now...something positive

[Catty1]

Prayers for your aunt, Gayle. Did she smoke also?

Even if she did, it just sucks and is sad! HUGS

Hope you are doing well, Rose!

[rosethecopycat]

Well,

I went to read the settlement document over today. Didn't make it very far before bursting into tears.


We, Rosemary Lupo Rottmayer and Christopher Allen Rottmayer, being sworn, certify that the following statements are true:

1. We were married to each other on February 22, 1998.
2. Because of irreconcilable differences in our marriage (no chance of staying together), we have made this agreement to settle once and for all what we owe to each other and what we can expect to receive from each other.

I am SO sad.

I am still staggered by the swiftness and ease with which he discarded me.

I am getting to the point, with friends I've spoken with, are telling me to: not to be angry, or hateful. Not to let it ruin my life. I have to go out and try new things (I have crippling introversion)
None of that is appealing right now.
The reality is that no one can know how empty my life feels right now.

Gayle I'm happy there is a book out there that addresses what you've gone through. I cannot IMAGINE. And your therapy session sounds hopeful too.
Thinking of you.

This part is for you Richard-
A positive step. Trying to get tough....

With the Holidays rapidly approaching, and me not wanting to celebrate nor have them pass as any ordinary day. I am going to volunteer to feed the needy somewhere. At the very least, I can be helpful to someone.

[Karen]

With the Holidays rapidly approaching, and me not wanting to celebrate nor have them pass as any ordinary day. I am going to volunteer to feed the needy somewhere. At the very least, I can be helpful to someone.

Rose, I have a suggestion for you about the holidays. Many of the people in nursing homes these days are "orphans" - folks with no family or friends to visit them. In many cases, they have outlived family members and friends, and no one ever visits them. So that might be a good, productive thing to to - spend some time visiting with some old folks on the holidays. I bet the front desk, or the social workers at any hospital can tell you who is loneliest, and might want a visit.

One very beloved person I knew said once, when I visited her, "maybe I never should have had a family, so I wouldn't feel so awful when they don't visit." Her two grown kids had relocated to the West Coast, but that didn't ease her loneliness, especially at the holidays.

[rosethecopycat]

Wow, Karen.

I am thinking that is going to be me someday too.
I have no children.

I will try to work that in. I already know of a place.

Thanks,

Rose

[Alysser]

Woo! This IS the news you've (AND WE!) have been waiting for! I cannot wait to hear about all the jaw dropping appearance. I really am glad my handsome man is helping you out, even just a little. He really does have that effect.

[Pinot's Mom]

I knew your lawyer had a plan!! Good news-and being more specific, you're right, is not a good idea. He can easily find his way here. Good job!

[phesina]

Far-fantastic-out, Gayle! Three cheers for a great lawyer!

P.S., a candle for you, too: http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...ng&cid=9637944

[phesina]

A candle for you too, Rose: http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...ng&cid=9637999

Thinking of you and sending you love and energy at Thanksgiving..

From Pat, one of your many, many PetTalk friends (and my cats, Sydney, Poppy, Elmer, Bob, and Sparkler, also)

[Alysser]

Okay, I have to give you both a Mikey fix. He has something to say


K, so i gotsa bone to pick with these two guys who have been "buggin" you girls. you ladies don't deserves the treatment they gave you and i for one will do everything in my power to make you feel better I gots that ability wit the ladies.

Oks sooo I have a story for you. One time der was this girl and she was way different from me..she was brown and really really short..and had kinda a squeeky voice, but despite our differences we fells in love. And hey, as a mom says "if a guy like you can find love, why can't eberybody?" So, der you have it. I guess what I am sayin is love dos not always come in da first package. But you ladies are great gals, so I say you'll have no trouble findin' a *RIGHT* prince charming that'll make your life a HOLE lot better. O, and don't use any excuses cuz love dos not have any boundaries. For now though, i will always be here to make you feel better if I can I am a ladies man if I do say so myself





SO SMILE Live life da way you ALWAYS wanted - and live it for YOURSELFS until you are ready!



Wuv,
Mikey

[Queen of Poop]

Love the Mikey pictures and thank you for the story. The last picture with the tongue is just too funny. Thank you both.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Rose, just remember, what goes around comes around. One day, that @%$*&#$ will get his and he'll get it good. One day, he's going to wake up and realize what he's done and wish he hadn't. Believe me. Rose, your day is coming!! Chin up!! You are a great lady and you can get through this!!!
{{{{{ROSE AND GAYLE}}}}}

[Queen of Poop]

Having a really bad afternoon/evening. Doing alot of crying. Stopped by for a look at the Mikey pics for a bit of a pick me up. Wondering also how you are doing Rose.

[Karen]

Awww, sending you a big virtual hug. Have a good cup of something strong and warm, and let it warm you heart as well as your hands, and know you are loved.

[RICHARD]

This part is for you Richard-
A positive step. Trying to get tough....

I was hoping you were going to start training to become a cage fighter?

Good on you!

QoP and Rose,

Remember as you go along and get the HARD things out of your way?

The rest are smaller, easier and you'll both, at some point, look back and laugh at the hardship you are going thru.

Remember,

Time wounds all heels.


Or something like that!

[Alysser]

You just gots to keep smilin' - I'm tellin' you it's infectious