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      07/07/04 10:45 AM
bamagirl

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Barb,
Hubby and I will be at the 16 year mark this Sept, and the last 5 years have really been a trial. He has had serious health problems that have kept him from working and I have been the sole income for 4 of those years. That role reversal has been a HUGE burden for us both, and resentment has threatened to split things wide open many times. Bottom line, if love is truly there, and I'd say after 13 years it is, then whatever it is at the root of the problem is worth sticking it out for in the long run. Children are precious, and the broken home will be something they have to battle the rest of their lives.

I am glad you have friends to talk with and a counselor who will help you. We all have room to grow and change. I think one of the key things to remember, is even though we do change, it is never our place to try to force the one we love to "fit" a mold of our own design. Love for a lifetime is tough. But I think, with God's mercy and grace, it is so very worth it all.

Hubby and I are still in an uphill battle sometimes. He has started back to school - me still working. And family opinion of him is at low ebb to say the least. That makes it really tough on me sometimes. But I love the man with all my heart and cannot imagine my world without him. Our boys always pray to grow up to be big and strong and smart like daddy. That makes it all worthwhile.

I hope you and your family thrive together. Hang in there! My prayers go with each of you as you go through this tough time.

Kim

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* It is my 13th Anniversary today.
BarbaraS
07/06/04 05:24 AM
* Thanks for your replies.....
BarbaraS
07/07/04 04:53 AM
* Jumping in a little late, but wanted to resond
bamagirl
07/07/04 10:45 AM
* Re: Thanks for your replies.....
JBI
07/07/04 10:05 AM
* A Different Opinion From Jamie's
Bevvy
07/07/04 11:35 AM
* Re: A Different Opinion From Jamie's
JBI
07/07/04 05:26 PM
* Gee. GEE. Thanks, Jamie! -- nt
Bevvy
07/07/04 06:21 PM
* Re: A Different Opinion From Jamie's
LauraSue
07/07/04 01:38 PM
* Re: Thanks for your replies.....
LauraSue
07/07/04 08:56 AM
* Re: Thanks for your replies.....
barbie
07/07/04 06:20 AM
* Re: Thanks for your replies.....
gigi
07/07/04 11:39 AM
* Re: It is my 13th Anniversary today.
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07/06/04 11:03 AM
* Re: It is my 13th Anniversary today.
LittleLisa
07/06/04 10:49 AM
* Re: It is my 13th Anniversary today.
RachelT
07/06/04 09:45 AM
* Re: It is my 13th Anniversary today.
LauraSue
07/06/04 08:55 AM
* Re: It is my 13th Anniversary today.
LauraSue
07/06/04 09:03 AM
* Re: Laura Sue
gigi
07/06/04 09:25 AM
* Re: It is my 13th Anniversary today.
torbetta
07/06/04 08:47 AM
* Re: It is my 13th Anniversary today.
Betty F
07/06/04 08:20 AM
* Re: It is my 13th Anniversary today.
countrygirl
07/08/04 06:49 AM
* Some Thoughts for Barb
Bevvy
07/06/04 07:24 AM
* from my side of the fence...
jenX
07/06/04 07:10 AM
* more...
jenX
07/06/04 08:52 AM
* And Standing at that Fence .....
Bevvy
07/06/04 07:31 AM
* Oh Bev, please, please, pretty please......
barbie
07/06/04 08:03 AM
* Cut No Slack --
Bevvy
07/06/04 08:41 AM
* Nope, no slack will be cut here....and..
barbie
07/06/04 11:25 AM
* AND --
Bevvy
07/06/04 11:43 AM
* and more.......
barbie
07/06/04 12:32 PM
* ew. -nt-
jenX
07/06/04 08:53 AM
* toilet seats
jenX
07/06/04 08:00 AM
* hey, i think his wife owes me big! in fact, not only did i train him, he still has that cat! -nt-
jenX
07/06/04 08:01 AM
* Hey, Jen! Do you give classes on toilet seat training? -nt-
barbie
07/06/04 08:08 AM
* my ex is a newlywed with no $, i bet he'd rent out the cat!!! -nt-
jenX
07/06/04 08:16 AM
* To Barbara
barbie
07/06/04 06:45 AM
* Yeah -- What Sis Said
Bevvy
07/06/04 07:39 AM
* Happy anniversary! Thinking of you.---nt---
BL
07/06/04 06:00 AM
* Re: It is my 13th Anniversary today.
Janey
07/06/04 05:39 AM
* Re: It is my 13th Anniversary today.
countrygirl
07/06/04 05:36 AM
* Barbara and Janey, Happy Anniversary! long post
gigi
07/06/04 08:43 AM
* 20 years
Janey
07/06/04 12:19 PM
* Only three years of marital experience, but...
ChristineM
07/06/04 12:37 PM
* I hope you have a better day, Barabara! Happy anniversary!!!! -nt-
peaches
07/06/04 02:47 PM
* "BaraBara!" Oooh, I Like That, Peaches! -nt-
Bevvy
07/06/04 03:09 PM
* I also hope your day went well -
ibsgrl
07/06/04 03:23 PM
* Oops, typo!! But it's pretty cool, nonetheless! -nt-
peaches
07/06/04 03:33 PM
* Well, I'm only at a measly six years...
chinagrl
07/06/04 08:28 AM
* Re: Well, I'm only at a measly six years...
LauraSue
07/06/04 09:00 AM

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