I don't post here any more about my personal crap that is going on but most of you know what I am going through. Here's my new motto, I've had it for two days and it seems to be working for me...at least for now:

"I can only change my reaction to the action".

(or another way phrased: "I can only change my reaction to the lack of his action".)

High five for me for finally figuring this one out!

Have a great day, girls!

By Happynerdmom on Saturday, December 8, 2007 - 10:36 am:

Good to hear from you! You deserve lots of high 5's for lots of things. I think of you and say a prayer for you often.

I Hope your holiday season is filled with the PEACE and JOY you deserve!! (((HUGS)))

By Conni on Saturday, December 8, 2007 - 10:48 am:

Good point. True. I will keep this in mind too. lol

And a big ^5 to you!!

Hugs,
Conni

By Bea on Saturday, December 8, 2007 - 11:48 am:

Good for you Annie. Stay strong.

By Ginny~moderator on Saturday, December 8, 2007 - 02:08 pm:

Absolutely true, Annie. Now you are in charge!

By Colette on Saturday, December 8, 2007 - 02:09 pm:

You have done a great job this past year Annie.

By Yjja123 on Saturday, December 8, 2007 - 02:21 pm:

You are a great example to everyone. You have held your head high and dealt with an devasting blow. You should be proud of yourself!
Your mantra is a great one! It is one I have used a time or two, while dealing with toxic relatives. To call the putz toxic is putting it mildly.
I wish you and your family all the joy and happiness in the world.
May this coming year be full of smiles and laughter. You DESERVE happiness!
(((hugs)))

By Hol on Saturday, December 8, 2007 - 05:12 pm:

You are so right,Annie. All we can control is US and our feelings and reactions to circumstances in our lives. I am so sorry that you have had to go through all of this heartache in the past year. You are incredibly strong and are a great example of grace and wisdom for your children.

I, too, wish you a much better year coming up, and hopefully, a finalization to all of the legal issues.

By Wandilu on Saturday, December 8, 2007 - 11:04 pm:

You go Annie!! I am so proud of you.You truely are a good example ,and a ray of hope, to others that are going thru hard times.I really feel like this coming year is going to be "your year"! Keep us posted

By Wandilu on Monday, December 10, 2007 - 12:06 am:

I had the opportunity today to use this saying to someone going thru a hard time !!

By Vicki on Monday, December 10, 2007 - 06:39 am:

I can tell you that your life will be so much more peaceful now that you have figured that out. I can't tell you how many things used to get under my skin. One day, I finally figured out that I am not going to change others out there. I can only change myself and they way I look at things and deal with them. You will be amazed at how much differently you deal with things now!!