Oh John, that's a sign of your healing work that you've done. I used to want to feel better, think better, heal faster from counseling (still do, at times) yet, it's a process and I know that going through a thing, rather than around it, is what facilitates the healing and creates new and healthier thoughts and habits. You're going to be a fabulous counselor.
Well done John in forgetting that date and what a wonderful headspace to be in, you have come on strong and clouds have certainly lifted, you deserve all the happiness in your world. Jan in Castle Gresley
Glad that you, at least for a little while, had forgotten. That itself I'd put down to as a 'positive' achievement. May you have similar memory lapses in future years.
It is a milestone when you can forget that date. Unfortunately my mother chose my former wedding anniversary to pass away on so now it is forever in my mind. You have come so far and are doing so well! I am glad.
Good work, John! That's very evolved of you. I've been happily divorced for many years and I admit most years I still take note of the wedding date. It was a Leap Year Feb 29...we took the day off work, it was snowing; married alone at the courthouse by a laughing criminal court judge. ["I don't do weddings, but what the heck..."] Then we drove to the city, bought wedding rings at Cartier, stayed at a swank hotel. Next day we bought a loft in trendy Brooklyn. Oh it was so wonderful and exciting....
We buried my Father in law on Valentines Day 2005 I thought Valentines Day would never be the same... turns out i'm the only one in the family that remembers it was Valentines Day.... time heals many things... I'm glad your doing well John ... I would say you 'deserve' it... but i don't think people 'deserve' things.. i don't think thats the right word... I'm not sure what the right word is .. but i wish you every happiness.... Hugs! deb
There you go - just as it should be. Impressive you had forgotten to notice the date, but even more impressive how long it took you to remember. The true definition of having moved on. Proud of you!
It took me many years to forget some of the milestone dates of a disastrous prior relationship. Feels good when they no longer take up space in your mind. xoxo
I know you don't like blog visitors to pass any kind of judgement upon your ex so I will once again keep my own counsel with regard to the ******* *****.
It’s thanks to all the hard work you have put in over the years since then. Well done, so good that it passed without notice because you’re so busy leading your life Jx
Dates are funny things. I have never liked St Patrick’s Day because my little brother John passed away on March 16th. I was 11 and my father’s cousin took my sisters and I to visit our grandmother who lived in a nursing home. I had my green dress on and I hated every second of that day. It has been over 50 years and some years I don’t think about it and other years I am a mess.
Well, well, well! That just shows how far you've come. So much to remember - the good, the bad and the ugly - and much you have let go. You've worked so hard, and it's showing! (Get some braces before too much is on view!! )
Way back then I was so happy you finally got to marry.
ReplyDeleteYou've done well, John. I'm proud of you
Way back then I was so happy you finally got to marry.
ReplyDeleteYou've done well, John. I'm proud of you
That's good. Life goes on. It has to, or it doesn't.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very good sign. Onwards and upwards, John!
ReplyDeleteOh John, that's a sign of your healing work that you've done. I used to want to feel better, think better, heal faster from counseling (still do, at times) yet, it's a process and I know that going through a thing, rather than around it, is what facilitates the healing and creates new and healthier thoughts and habits. You're going to be a fabulous counselor.
ReplyDeleteWell done John in forgetting that date and what a wonderful headspace to be in, you have come on strong and clouds have certainly lifted, you deserve all the happiness in your world. Jan in Castle Gresley
ReplyDeleteA real milestone for you. Forgetting some dates is like a breath of fresh air and a new beginning. xx
ReplyDeleteGlad that you, at least for a little while, had forgotten. That itself I'd put down to as a 'positive' achievement. May you have similar memory lapses in future years.
ReplyDeleteTime heals, and that's a good thing.
ReplyDeleteI remember the joy of the day. It is hard to believe it was ten years ago. Water under the bridge, for both of us.
ReplyDeleteYou have really moved on, mentally, physically and emotionally. xx
ReplyDeleteYes. The fact that you forgot shows how far you’ve come.
ReplyDeleteOnward to the future.
ReplyDeleteYou've made a good life and have lots to look forward to.
ReplyDeleteThe best is yet to come!
I am so happy to read this. You really have moved on and it will make you an even better counselor.
ReplyDeleteYou do seem to be in a happier place now.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work, John. xo
ReplyDeleteExcellent! This shows you've really and truly moved on so that date is unlikely to bite you in the bum again!
ReplyDeleteDH has the flu. Sigh!
Hugs!
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ReplyDeleteIt is a milestone when you can forget that date. Unfortunately my mother chose my former wedding anniversary to pass away on so now it is forever in my mind. You have come so far and are doing so well! I am glad.
ReplyDeleteYou might just be on your way to a new relationship, who knows. Gigi
ReplyDeleteGood work, John! That's very evolved of you. I've been happily divorced for many years and I admit most years I still take note of the wedding date.
ReplyDeleteIt was a Leap Year Feb 29...we took the day off work, it was snowing; married alone at the courthouse by a laughing criminal court judge. ["I don't do weddings, but what the heck..."] Then we drove to the city, bought wedding rings at Cartier, stayed at a swank hotel. Next day we bought a loft in trendy Brooklyn. Oh it was so wonderful and exciting....
We buried my Father in law on Valentines Day 2005 I thought Valentines Day would never be the same... turns out i'm the only one in the family that remembers it was Valentines Day.... time heals many things... I'm glad your doing well John ... I would say you 'deserve' it... but i don't think people 'deserve' things.. i don't think thats the right word... I'm not sure what the right word is .. but i wish you every happiness.... Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteThere you go - just as it should be. Impressive you had forgotten to notice the date, but even more impressive how long it took you to remember. The true definition of having moved on. Proud of you!
ReplyDeleteWell done. You are moving in the right direction and your life is yours again, whatever date the calendar is.
ReplyDeleteI found out my first husband had died recently and felt absolutely nothing.
It took me many years to forget some of the milestone dates of a disastrous prior relationship. Feels good when they no longer take up space in your mind. xoxo
ReplyDeleteI know you don't like blog visitors to pass any kind of judgement upon your ex so I will once again keep my own counsel with regard to the ******* *****.
ReplyDeleteI always thought john was rather magnanimous about his former husband even though I suspect an other party was involved
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The passage of time heals many things.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good milestone to pass
ReplyDeleteWow, that long ago....I remember the pic of everyone off to the reception on a bus.
ReplyDeleteIt’s thanks to all the hard work you have put in over the years since then. Well done, so good that it passed without notice because you’re so busy leading your life Jx
ReplyDeleteYou have moved on, and got a life!
ReplyDeleteWell done you.. keep building xx
Been out with my family for a meal and so late to the party
ReplyDeleteI don’t need to reply to everyone but thank you all for your input and your kind comments
That just shows the work you have done to help yourself has just done it's job. Proud of you. Onwards and upwards.
ReplyDeleteDates are funny things. I have never liked St Patrick’s Day because my little brother John passed away on March 16th. I was 11 and my father’s cousin took my sisters and I to visit our grandmother who lived in a nursing home. I had my green dress on and I hated every second of that day. It has been over 50 years and some years I don’t think about it and other years I am a mess.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad for you, John!
ReplyDeleteLOLOLOL!!!! YES! when you can finally forget the day as anything other than that day, no other significance.
ReplyDeleteI always forget mine; and as for the year.......
ReplyDeleteI'm very glad with you too.
ReplyDeleteWell, well, well! That just shows how far you've come. So much to remember - the good, the bad and the ugly - and much you have let go. You've worked so hard, and it's showing! (Get some braces before too much is on view!! )
ReplyDeleteHow far you have travelled John. May your journey continue to be full of hope and fun. Carole R.
ReplyDeleteJohn it’s been tough but you’ve done so well. Great days ahead I hope . X Bernie
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