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Re: Your Attention Please
Reply #90 on: September 07, 2010, 04:36:56 AM
Still in our thoughts and prayers David.

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Re: Your Attention Please
Reply #91 on: September 07, 2010, 02:10:05 PM
Things going real well gentleman. Alot if you don't know me enough except maybe def and gadget guy. I want to tell grant personally before I post stuff here. He knows my life, past and all my troubles...well most of them. My life has completely turned around, more info to come but too soon to get into details. You guys are great and I don't know what I would do without you. Thanks for all your prayers and support. You guys are awesome!
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Re: Your Attention Please
Reply #92 on: September 07, 2010, 05:00:50 PM
Great to hear it!

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Re: Your Attention Please
Reply #93 on: September 07, 2010, 07:48:37 PM
I'm glad things are going ok mate . We are all still thinking about you .

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Re: Your Attention Please
Reply #94 on: September 13, 2010, 12:28:49 AM
Are we able to hear the update yet Dave?  :)  How's things going your end?

Hope all is going well with you.  We are all still thinking of ya buddy.
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Re: Your Attention Please
Reply #95 on: September 13, 2010, 12:43:03 AM
Yes, you are still in our thoughts. Take care David.  :salute:

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Re: Your Attention Please
Reply #96 on: September 13, 2010, 12:12:32 PM
Well this may come as a shock to you folks but others it may not. I have waited to see what I got from from folks in real life before I said anything here. Response has been excellent and folks are very happy for me. Now what is going on? I met someone and I am very happy indeed. Now I know folks wonder about all kinds of things which include factors such as, are you moving to fast, you just lost your wife and you don't need any kind of emotional attachment right now. It's not like she is someone I just met, I have known her for 4 years and use to work with her. Initially it started out as I needed someone to talk too, someone outside of Church, work and family. It did start out as such but blossomed real quick after that. 4 years ago we knew we liked each other but because I was married and she was dating (and I am not that kind of person) we left it at that, I just always thought she was cute,funny, etc.

Well this past weekend we spent more time together than ever before and it was painful to watch her go at the end of the night. She passed the test with family and friends for sure. She even got a thumbs up from my cousin as we were getting out of the car at church....literally! She is such an amazing person and I am so glad to have her in my life. I myself as well as other folks thought I would be very sad and alone for a while but I found it pretty easy to pick up my life and carry on. She is very understanding and we have talked more in depth and personal about my late wife and stuff. She is great with the kids and understands she can never replace their mom but love them and treat them like she is. We have been dating for weeks but feels like we have know each other forever. Like I said, I worried about what other folks would think about me but the world is very happy for me indeed. I can't think of anything more to say, only been awake 30 mins or so and my brain is thinking too hard this early.  ::)

What you folks think? You going to grill me or be happy for me?  ???

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Re: Your Attention Please
Reply #97 on: September 13, 2010, 01:24:23 PM
DUDE! I’m happy for you! Congratulations to the both of you. She’s cute to!
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Re: Your Attention Please
Reply #98 on: September 13, 2010, 01:55:48 PM
Dave, I couldn't be happier than to hear this news!   Life is too short and I admire your attitude to get back on the horse and refuse to be misserable.  You're doing exactly the right thing buddy and don't take any crap from anyone who says otherwise.  :cheers:
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Reply #99 on: September 13, 2010, 02:40:09 PM
I am stoked for you Dave  :tu: :tu:.
I sincerely hope things continue too get better for you & your girls mate 8) 8)

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Re: Your Attention Please
Reply #100 on: September 13, 2010, 02:46:31 PM
It doesn't matter what anyone thinks. If you feel good about it then it's OK!  :tu:


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Re: Your Attention Please
Reply #101 on: September 13, 2010, 03:02:00 PM
Life's short,try to enjoy every seconds of it  ;) . cheers !  :cheers:

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Re: Your Attention Please
Reply #102 on: September 13, 2010, 04:26:42 PM
David, if you are lucky enough to find some joy in your life, why deny yourself?

I hope happiness always comes your way and it really doesn't matter how or when :)
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Re: Your Attention Please
Reply #103 on: September 13, 2010, 05:34:40 PM
Dave,

Life goes by fast and there are no redos.  If you're truly happy, then carpe diem!

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Reply #104 on: September 13, 2010, 05:35:51 PM
Good for you!  You both look happy.  
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Reply #105 on: September 13, 2010, 05:48:17 PM
Did I say she was cute?
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Re: Your Attention Please
Reply #106 on: September 13, 2010, 07:27:17 PM
Good on you David.  It's nobody's place to judge what's right for you and your kids, other than yourself.  So if it feels OK then most likely it is. :salute:
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Re: Your Attention Please
Reply #107 on: September 13, 2010, 07:31:51 PM
Quote from: Medic82 on September 13, 2010, 05:48:17 PM
Did I say she was cute?

You think?  :drool: and she's all mine
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Reply #108 on: September 13, 2010, 11:58:57 PM
Just wanted to say, emotions can wreak havoc on your body. Since dad died and them my wife, I've almost lost 25 pounds. Just the lack of interest in food and what not had caused me to lose allot of weight. I probably needed to lose it but this wasn't exactly the way I envisioned doing it. Ashley had changed me big time in the emotional department and I an enjoying life again. The extra ticket we now have for it disney vacation we have planned for the week after christmas, shes coming.having her with me and the kids, its going to be the best christmas ever. This past christmas was the worst so its going to be nice to see a major change. Thanks for all your prayer so and support, without you I don't think I could gotten through it. You guys were the rope and she pulled me to safety.  :salute:
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Reply #109 on: September 14, 2010, 12:06:49 AM
You know David, as long as you are happy with your life and Ashley is treating you and the children good then I am happy.
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Reply #110 on: September 14, 2010, 12:34:29 AM
My wife has told me that should something happen to her she would want me to find someone else. It would be hard but I probably would. I certainly ain't gonna judge you. I just hope you and your kids are happy.
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Reply #111 on: September 14, 2010, 12:48:20 AM
You are one lucky man David!! :tu:
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Reply #112 on: September 14, 2010, 02:50:33 AM
Agree with what everyone else has said.

Happy to hear this David.  :cheers:
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Reply #113 on: September 14, 2010, 06:16:19 AM
Good on you mate. I want you to know I got your back on this.

As Def said, keep on keepin' on.
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Reply #114 on: September 14, 2010, 02:25:43 PM
Seems I was the one who locked the thread by accident. something got hit by accident. Sorry for accusing someone, have only myself to blame. :oops:
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Re: Your Attention Please
Reply #115 on: September 14, 2010, 05:05:14 PM
Ruh oh... will they take you to a moderator court marshal now?  :o


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Reply #116 on: September 14, 2010, 07:32:53 PM
Glad to hear your situation has taken a turn for the better Dave. :) It must be wonderful having someone you can lean on and turn to and talk to and help get you through these hard times. :) I hope things continue to work out in a good way. :tu:
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Reply #117 on: September 14, 2010, 08:33:56 PM
... just beware of that weight issue mate. :D Godspeed David. :tu:

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Reply #118 on: September 14, 2010, 08:42:59 PM
It's always good to hear good news Dave,God bless. :salute:



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Reply #119 on: September 14, 2010, 09:37:06 PM
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