Tag Archives: gratitude

A Healed Divorcee’s Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 11, 2020 by

I lamented my former husband’s leaving.  I wallowed in the grief, stunned by his sudden departure.  I had been dumped.  Left by him and his family and I suffered.  I couldn’t see past my grief no matter what I did, … Continue reading →

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College Kids Home For The Weekend

Posted on April 23, 2019 by

This was a great weekend for us – the college kids and I were home together all weekend!  We bonded again (which is good because sometimes when they’re away, the connection can strain).  We had some good heart to heart … Continue reading →

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Looking Back To Let Go

Posted on April 16, 2019 by

I found my old diary the other day..  And yes, I read it through because it was written at the time my ex-husband announced he didn’t want to do this anymore.  It was revealing to me now that so many … Continue reading →

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Thanks For The Liebster Award

Posted on January 5, 2019 by

RULES: Acknowledge the blogger that gave it to you and display the award.  Thank you to CopyPowerBlog! Answer 11 questions that blogger gives you. Give 11 random thoughts about yourself. Nominate 11 blogs and notify them of their nomination. Give … Continue reading →

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Grateful For Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2018 by

So dear friends, I changed my tune and went to my brother’s house.  After my kids left for their dad’s house reluctantly, I relaxed for a bit and watched Gone With The Wind.  It’s one of my favorite movies of … Continue reading →

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Grab A Comfy Pen And Write In Your Diary

Posted on October 14, 2018 by

If you’re like me, you can write what you can’t say and that is really helpful.  I mean, I wrote copiously to my former husband after he left me even though I never showed him what I wrote.  I wrote … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Our Anniversary Anymore

Posted on August 30, 2018 by

The other day I realized it would have been our wedding anniversary.  Well, I guess I should call it my unniversary since I am divorced over a year now.  I wonder if my former husband even realized the date.  I … Continue reading →

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Change Your Attitude and Embrace 50!

Posted on August 8, 2018 by

Few people agree with me that turning 50 was a great milestone.  A lot of my friends are bemoaning middle age, but not me.  I changed the way I looked at my life.  I chose to look at turning 50 … Continue reading →

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I Needed A Hug

Posted on July 20, 2018 by

It’s been a long week and I’m tired.  I couldn’t even manage to make dinner last night so we got take out.  While we sat there eating pizza, I tried to rally my gratitude that the kids and I are … Continue reading →

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