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25-02-2008, 03:11 AM
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Thanks so much Kathy.
He has never said "do not contact me". I asked him last weekend when I was there and witnessed the "numbing part" if he minded that I send the odd text message. he replied that it didn't bother him. He says, "I just ignore the phone and my cell when I don't feel like talking. Taking your advice, I left a brief mesage on his answering machine saying "just wanted to say hi, and if you don't feel like talking that's ok". No response of course, but I expected that. What a roller coaster...lol. Thank you very much for your support!  |
25-02-2008, 10:00 PM
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Hello world!
We have been busy with that crazy thing we call life. Good days & bad days but overall just plain old busy days.
On a positive note hubby will be picking up his very own "new" car tomorrow. He took it for a spin today & felt comfortable driving it so I am over the moon & proud of him for taking this big step.
Will try to get back on more when I can. Hugs to all! |
26-02-2008, 01:50 PM
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You are most welcome Sairadance. I hope you do hear from him soon.
Lovely to hear from you again Jodee! Busy is a good thing in my books. Well done with Rob's new car! It is quite exciting that he is able to drive again! Jim and I, and Evie, Maggie & Plats all miss you on the forum and wish you well! |
29-02-2008, 08:10 AM
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Well Kathy, day 9 and still no word from my boyfriend. I know he's alive and working and functioning to some degree...I looked up his coffee card account that I pre-pay for him from here, and noticed that he has at least been buying coffee for himself and co-workers (I assume). That's a good sign. He has just not resumed contact with me or his parents. I'm thinking that he hasn't heard from the hearring re: job discipline. He hasn't been on the computer either. I tell myself over and over..."I have no control over anyone else, I can only control my own thoughts and emotions". It's tough though. I know 9 days doesn't seem like much, but I'm actually forgetting what it feels like to be with him. Anyone been down that road? I could use a little help here. Thanks. |
01-03-2008, 08:50 AM
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I got up the courage and called my BF's cell today. he actually answered. He sounds good. Whew......10 days felt like a million. The conversation was short because he was driving, but i think he's coming around. He used my nickname, that felt good. Said he'd call on Sun. night. I don't really know how to feel right now. Such a mixture of emotions... Yikes. Definately relieved. |
03-03-2008, 12:41 PM
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Very happy for you Sairdance. I hope things continue to improve for you and your boyfriend. |
03-03-2008, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jods  On a positive note hubby will be picking up his very own "new" car tomorrow. He took it for a spin today & felt comfortable driving it so I am over the moon & proud of him for taking this big step. | Yeah for Nugget!  |
03-03-2008, 10:36 PM
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Yeah I'm rather proud of nugget, it's nice to see him taking this step. Mind you it does make things easier now that we have a car each.
Good stress & bad stress for him but I think it's a long term win for him.
Just makes me love him more!
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04-03-2008, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by jods Just makes me love him more! | Awesome.... for both of you  |
07-03-2008, 09:34 PM
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Just popping my head back in to let you know that I will be a bit busy for the next few weeks.
As of tomorrow we will be moving during Adelaide's glorious heatwave (39c). Lucky its a long weekend for us & we are only moving around the corner.
Then the following weekend I'm in a wedding 2hrs from where we live.
Good stress & bad stress for our family but overall it is all going to be positive things for us. Has anyone got beroccas, lol! | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
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