BeckyBoo Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 .....as I don't seem to get on here as much as I did. Just to say again thank-you, to everyone who posted, read, didn't get fed up and sent me best wishes during a really hard time in my life. I genuinely don't think I'd have got through so well without having somewhere neutral to write it all down and without people replying and saying I wasn't over-reacting, or going mad! So just to say that I am now happier than I've been for a long time. The house is very very slowly coming together (although a lot of the repairs are beyond my skills and therefore have to wait til I've saved up!) Through overtime and juggling I am now happy to say that apart from one small matter and the mortgage I don't owe anyone ANYTHING!! It took some doing but I did it ALL BY MYSELF!! My garden is coming together, my hens are happy, my dog has finished her upset stomach (at 9 stone 9lb you don't want to know what an overnight "accident" from her looks like, never mind three at once!) My cat has forgiven me for the two interlopers and my fish tank is fixed (re-siliconed by ME when it sprang a leak as I was on my way out of the door for the school run - STILL got the kids to school on time and was only 1/2 an hour late for work!!) I'm about to book a week in a caravan by the coast for me and the kids AND the dog in the first week of the holidays - paid for in cash by me - no debts here please! And best of all, now we're over all the hatred and we've both moved on a fair bit, the ex and I no longer need to shout, or hate, or bicker anymore (occasionally I get reminded just WHY we parted!) but he sees the children EVERY Thursday after school, Every Sunday and every other weekend they get a sleep-over so I can work extra hours. So they see him a lot, he's paying for them (a bit) and life is good. I'm waiting for the big bill I've forgotten about, or the roof to fall in (well, small boy did flood the bathroom twice in a week so all the water poured through the dining room ceiling! ) because sometimes, like now when I've JUST sat down and JUST had my tea, or when I'm up at 6 making packed lunch, in other words when it's quiet and peaceful, I find myself so happy and contented. And I KNOW I said this was a "little" update, but I always ramble on and I just wanted to know that I appreciated every word that was written to me, and whoever sent that anonymous gift, your reward will be in heaven (and I've still got some left for a special occasion!!) Thanks again guys BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Good to hear that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Glad to hear things are a bit more settled for you Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 That's really good to hear Becky :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 So glad to hear you're coming out the other side of that long dark place, no doubt there will be ups and downs but it's great to hear you sounding so positive. You clearly feel a huge sense of satisfaction from having done this ON YOUR OWN, and I can empathise with that! There are lots of good times ahead, and now you've got this far if you do hit a dip in the rollercoaster you can always look back and think 'well I coped with that, I can cope with this'. PS Glad to hear the dog is better ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Well done to you - you deserve your holiday more than ever and hope you enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Glad to hear things are better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Good for you Becky. You are an inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 glad to hear that things are getting better well done you cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 So glad things are better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I'm glad things are coming together for you. Quite often wonder how you're getting on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I'm so pleased for you . You sound really focussed and serene . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Glad something good has finally happened Its nice for the children that you and your ex are on speaking terms, as they get to see both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 So pleased to hear you're moving on and all is well. Well normal . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 It's great to hear that things are on an even keel for you. Glad you are finding more moments of contentment. Long may they continue, a toast to you, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Great to hear from you Well done you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Congratulations Becky for coming out the other side with a smile on your face, have fun on your hols, where are you going? It's been mentioned that we are due a good summer that's true Take care, Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 That's lovely news x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 It's lovely to hear you sounding so happy Becky. So pleased to hear things are better for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Really chuffed your life is coming together so well Jx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Good for you Bex - from someone who knows - it's a lovely feeling, isn't it? Try Tree Barks Powder from Dorwest Herbs for the pooch - I always have some in stock and it's great for their dicky tums. Fortunately Rubes isn't bad on that front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 Good for you Bex - from someone who knows - it's a lovely feeling, isn't it? Try Tree Barks Powder from Dorwest Herbs for the pooch - I always have some in stock and it's great for their dicky tums. Fortunately Rubes isn't bad on that front. Thanks, might try that, it's the second time I've had to take her to the vet for it, she has a fondness for chicken poo, compost and, despite having a bowl of fresh water in the garden and one inside, she insists on drinking any puddles from the sandpit and the water from the water butt! beckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I'd forgotten about the tree bark, even if mine are on "nil by mouth" following ghastly tummy upsets, I find a good dose of TB with a spoonful of natural/live yoghurt works wonders. Being labs they eat anything & everything (even fussy pants Jess!)...and the louder mummy shrieks the better it must be Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 How nice to hear things are looking good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaP Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 It's good to hear from you Becky and I'm so pleased that you are now so content, you deserve to be You're doing it all yourself - brilliant Lisa P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
