Michlow's Public Service Announcement

Michlow · #1 08-19-2008, 02:43 PM

I wasn't sure how to go about this...

My first thought was to put it out there as a prayer request. But whereas, I never say no to free prayer, it's not really a pressing situation that needs immediate attention.

So do I just make an announcement? And if so, how do I approach it? Do I just say it matter-of-fact? Or should I try and do it in a humorous sarcastic way?

I have this whole transparency thing. I feel like in order to be me, I have to let everything show. There really is no pretense with me. For the most part this is a good thing, though it has definately bit me on the behind a time or two.

Anyway, that was a really big intro just to announce publicly that I am getting divorced. The end of any marriage is a sad thing. But sometimes it also brings relief and hope and optimism. So if you are wondering whether to comfort or congratulate me, the answer is both

(Oh, and though some people will find this next bit highly inappropriate, I just can't seem to resist! The fact that I first cut my hair, and second left church, and third am getting divorced is only a coincidence and has nothing to do with the slippery slope.

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Jack Shephard · #2 08-19-2008, 02:45 PM

Wow, Mich. Sorry to hear it, but somethings do not workout. Good luck with all of this that it works out smooth. Will be praying.

Ron · #3 08-19-2008, 02:46 PM

Sorry to hear about this Mich.

How is your mom doing?

COOPER · #4 08-19-2008, 02:48 PM

sorry

Rico · #5 08-19-2008, 02:51 PM

Sister, I am sorry to hear about your divorce, but I can't say that I am surprised, given the things you've shared with us in the past. My hope for you is that things will go as smoothly as possible for you during what I know has to be a trying time for you.

Michlow · #6 08-19-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JTULLOCK

Wow, Mich. Sorry to hear it, but somethings do not workout. Good luck with all of this that it works out smooth. Will be praying.

It's funny because I am so not a quitter, that I kept trying and trying, and after awhile, It's like we've been together 11 years, I think that giving it a pretty good effort.

I appreciate your prayers. My biggest desire is that we can keep things friendly and civil, and work it out amongst ourselves.

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Originally Posted by Ron

Sorry to hear about this Mich.

How is your mom doing?

Thanks Ron.

She is doing fairly well. We go on Thurs. to have her sutures removed. Today is the first day that she has been alone for any length of time. (Therefore I received several weepy phone calls!) But her cardiologist assured us, that she is doing well and doesn't need to be coddled. I agreed to continue staying there over night until through thursday night, to give her time to get used to the idea. She actually hasn't had to wake me up at night for the past 4 days. But I think she has more peace of mind knowing I'm there, and that is why she gets scared.

Michlow · #7 08-19-2008, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rico

Sister, I am sorry to hear about your divorce, but I can't say that I am surprised, given the things you've shared with us in the past. My hope for you is that things will go as smoothly as possible for you during what I know has to be a trying time for you.

Thanks Rico. I am peaceful about the final outcome, but all the stuff in the middle tends to make to nauseous. I am such a control freak that I tend to have serious anxiety, the more things are out of my control. I think it will be a daily battle for me to let it go.

Rico · #8 08-19-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Michlow

Thanks Rico. I am peaceful about the final outcome, but all the stuff in the middle tends to make to nauseous. I am such a control freak that I tend to have serious anxiety, the more things are out of my control. I think it will be a daily battle for me to let it go.

Just take it a day at a time and you'll be fine. You haven't failed. I know you stuck this situation out a whole lot longer than many other people would have. You are a fighter and a survivor.

Sister Alvear · #9 08-19-2008, 03:05 PM

Praying for you dear one.

Ron · #10 08-19-2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Michlow

It's funny because I am so not a quitter, that I kept trying and trying, and after awhile, It's like we've been together 11 years, I think that giving it a pretty good effort.

I appreciate your prayers. My biggest desire is that we can keep things friendly and civil, and work it out amongst ourselves.

Thanks Ron.

She is doing fairly well. We go on Thurs. to have her sutures removed. Today is the first day that she has been alone for any length of time. (Therefore I received several weepy phone calls!) But her cardiologist assured us, that she is doing well and doesn't need to be coddled. I agreed to continue staying there over night until through thursday night, to give her time to get used to the idea. She actually hasn't had to wake me up at night for the past 4 days. But I think she has more peace of mind knowing I'm there, and that is why she gets scared.

That is understandable that she would be upset when you aren't there.
She is making progress & that is a good sign.