tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83771923974467484772023-11-15T05:42:36.917-08:00Gravels on my PathwayLornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-88812241242022316312009-02-11T13:49:00.000-08:002009-02-11T14:06:19.485-08:00DC# 5- LonelinessOur meeting last night was something I needed. I have never experience loneliness like the present, since I have <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">become divorced</span>. I hate it and it feels like you are <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">existing</span> in a world of one.<br /><br />We talked about the causes of loneliness ( isolation,refection,don't feel valued,family pulling away,)<br />To know that loneliness is not a disease, that you tend to withdraw from people, you feel unworthy wondering if something is wrong with you. second guessing everything you do, you feel like a failure.<br />The consequences of loneliness (depression,<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">promiscuity</span>,anger,erosion of self-esteem,)<br />You develop a sense of anger, running to the next relationship, wanting to stay home and stay away from people. You end up looking for someone, anyone to fill that need.<br />The cures for loneliness ( Learn to be single,difference between lonely vs alone, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">avoid</span> new relationship,trusting God)<br /><br />The most important part I learn was that you need to embrace being single to know that you are separate,unique and whole. WOW!! You need to know who you are and who you are in Christ. That it is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">OK</span> to be alone, God never said man should not be single , he said man should not be alone. To get to know God and his voice.<br /><br />God is more than enough.<br /><br />YES!<br /><br />God is more than enough.<br /><br />I am learning to be that confident, secure independent woman of God. To embrace being single, to enjoy making your own choices, not having to "get permission". To experience things in life that I put off . I like that, I am looking forward to do it all and just<br /><br />Exhale........Lornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-18555540229674191642009-02-10T08:52:00.000-08:002009-02-10T09:01:34.275-08:00RememberI received an email from a friend who is in my divorce care group. She said she will not be coming back because she is too depressed to deal with it all. How she feels like running away and never looking back.<br /><br />I was so sadden by her email but understood exactly what she meant because I have been there so much times. I often think about doing just that, not caring and just <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">disappear</span>. Some days you just don't want to get out of bed, deal with stupid people and face the fact that your family, spouse are no longer together. That you have divorced the partner that you thought you were going to spend the rest of your life with, the security, the love all gone NEVER to return. The pain does not seem to go away and you can't find the answer. Oh... there is no light at the end of this tunnel.......but<br /><br />There is!!<br /><br />I know that when feelings come up on me like that I remember my children, how I could not make it without them and i have to be that strong example for them. I remember I am a child of God and I know that he will be with me in times of trouble, depression, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">sadness</span>. Knowing this brings me back to getting out of bed and heading forward trying to make my life worth living.<br /><br />Yes, we can run, we can cover our heads, but it is only when we remember do we get up, go on.Lornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-53648598019463909732009-02-09T16:37:00.000-08:002009-02-09T16:53:25.659-08:00BeliefAs I listen to my daughter in turmoil ,I struggle in what to tell her. I want to be the mom who can take all the concerns and confusions away, to supply her with the answers that she needs and to comfort all of her uncertainties. She is at a Missionary school where the discussion can up and her teachers and lots of the students believe that babies go to hell if dies as an infant or toddler. If they crawl to their mom's bag and take out her wallet, that's stealing and they will go to hell. This of cause made my daughter very upset and refuse to go along with their belief. She called my after 1am to voice her concern and wanted to know my views. I told her the God I serve will not do that, as a baby is not accountable at that age so it can't make a choice. She now questions her stay and if she should continue there with this as one of the issues she has a problem with.<br /><br />I know that each religion/church organization have founded themselves on their own views and belief, interpreting the bible their way. That's why I see keep your eyes on the Lord and not people because they will fail you every time. I told my daughter she knows what her belief is and to stand on it. The decision is hers and I will support whatever she decides.<br /><br />We all need to search the bible for ourselves and if in doubt allow the word to guide you. God knows and he say if you seek you will find. That he has the answer for everything you are in need of.<br />So don't fret, don't get too upset, just trust in him and his word.Lornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-42050064759771031752009-02-08T14:39:00.000-08:002009-02-08T14:56:24.845-08:00At Sunday class this morning the subject was "Faith in Desperation". I wondered about that topic and know that I have been there many times especially last year. Going through a divorce was not a nice feeling and having to make choices on my own sometimes had my back against the wall. I felt the desperation, not knowing where to turn and what to do. Out of that I had to pull all the faith I had and trust that God will see me through.<br /><br />We talked about the centurion, the persistent mother and the pleading father, all pleading to Jesus to heal their servant, son and daughter. They we so desperate for their love ones to be healed by Jesus that shaming themselves on public were not something they cared about. The ather told Jesus," I believe, help my unbelief." Even though he believed, he was not sure and was not afraid to say it. The soldier told Jesus just say the word and my servant will be healed. He know authority and knew Jesus had that also. The mother, my favorite, told Jesus that even the dog eat when the crumbs falls from the master table. In all of these Jesus said he had never seen faith exercised like that.<br /><br />The word talks about faith as the size of a mustard seed, have you ever seen a mustard see? Jesus said just one mustard seed can move mountains. I strive for that faith always. In this walk of life things change and each day we are confronted with things and it is only thing that we help us go through is FAITH................. I say to Jesus:<br /><br /><em><strong>" I believe, help my unbelief."</strong></em>Lornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-42931845405884440082009-02-07T07:19:00.000-08:002009-02-07T07:30:01.860-08:00Get Up!I don't know why I look forwards to the weekend. Maybe it's the sleeping in late, or not having to get dress. For me, it's the not wanting to be bothered by anyone or doing anything. I know I have covered this in divorce care group as depression but I want to see it as being lazy. I just want to stay home in pj's, and do nothing.<br /><br />I know what is it and I do <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">recognized</span> that I would spend each day like this if I didn't have to support myself with a job. I think I only get up because I have to work. I have been invited out but search for an excuse to why I can not go and is happy when I don't have to lie.<br /><br />I know this is not healthy, I know I need to get out of this. I am not sure why I am like this, is it the healing process, my recovery, whatever it is I would like to move on. I think today I will get up, clean my place, dress and do something !!Lornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-81997812861040812322009-02-05T15:39:00.000-08:002009-02-05T15:52:28.248-08:00Black History MonthOn Monday I gave my students an assignment, to find an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">African</span> American who is an inventor and write a report on it. Today I got their papers and was surprised to find how excited they were to share what they found.<br /><br />Sara Boone- invented heating <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">furnace</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected"></span><br />C.J.Walker- 1st black female to become a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">millionaire</span> with hair products<br /><br />Willis Jackson - invented pencil sharpener with a plastic covering<br /><br />I can go on but just to know that the every day things we use were invented by African American, and now to have an African American as president is even more amazing. When you now hear A.A. children talk about becoming president when they grow up is no longer followed by a smile, a light tap on the back or the words "maybe one day" you would know that is is closer than you think.<br /><br />I have decided to give them this <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">challenge</span> each week as we are in Black History month and see what all they can discover and in the end appreciate the contributions made by African Americans.Lornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-5114373308136882742009-02-04T07:23:00.000-08:002009-02-04T07:38:21.321-08:00DC #4<span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Last night in my DC meeting we discussed depression. It was very useful and allowed me to understand my emotional swings. The unconnecteness, profound sense of saddness, hard to concentrate, unforgiveness. I struggle with all. There were good tips on how to overcome, to be able to identify losses, put losses in perspective, learn from depression.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><em><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">" What is more, I consider everything a loss compare to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things".</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></em><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">We learned about depression strategies, to eat healthy, catch negative thoughts, step over my feelings,eliminate untrue belief and forgive. Most importantly that Christ must be the center of my life. That I can not do this and be totally healed without Christ. He is my foundation in all of this and without him, without hope I can't get better.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><em><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">" You can only do so much, so do as much as you can do."</span></em><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span>Lornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-46325973510075992912009-02-02T16:06:00.000-08:002009-02-02T16:18:19.263-08:00Crappy shoeI want to compare something.<br /><br />Stepping in crap is not a nice feeling.As you raise your foot up you see it is pasted on the bottom of your shoes. It smells bad, smeared into the dents, curves, tracks of the shoe. It is nasty and in order for you to get it off, you have to stop, sit down, put your foot up, get a stick and scrap it off. Now some will come of easily but some that is embedded causes time and energy to get out. If all else fails you hose it down with water or throw away the shoe.<br /><br />As in life, we are faced with problems, trails and tribulations. It gets to the core of our being,into the heart and it covers the emotions. It does not feel good, it hurts and bring on pain. In order to get out of this you have to stop, pray, and seek help. Now sometimes it will get you on the right track, it will make you fell better and offer you help but for those hard, painful ones you will have to place your life into the hands of the father. He will cover you, comfort you and shower you will his love. He repairs our life and make it new again.<br /><br />I guess the moral of this story is : <em><strong>Watch where you walk,</strong></em>Lornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-15146883695169176872009-02-01T08:05:00.000-08:002009-02-01T08:09:51.184-08:00Bahamian proverbserry jack gat dey jill (everyone has someone)<br /><br />ya gat a roach on ya bread (someone taking your man)<br /><br />you make up ya bed ya ga lie in it (you cause a problem, live the consequences)<br /><br />every dog gat his day (everyone have problems - today you tomorrow me)<br /><br />you is ya ma chile (you look just like your mother)<br /><br /> tongue ene ga no bone (you talk to much)<br /><br />you spit in the wind it blow back in ya face (what goes around comes around)<br /><br />hand go hand come (as you give so shall you receive)<br /><br />if you don't hear, ya ga feel (listen or ya ga get a beating)<br /><br />hard head duck,don't make soup (if you don't listen, you will get a beating! - lol)<br /><br />hungry make dog eat raw corn (if you hungry you will eat anything (forced to eat anything)<br /><br />lose goat don't know now how tie goat feel (if you never been there you don't know - don't critize a man until you walk in his shoe)<br /><br />pot calling the kettle black (me and you gat the same problems/concerns)<br /><br />every day the bucket go to the well, one day the bottom will drop out (ya play with fire you ga get burn)<br /><br />jump outta frying pan into the fire (from bad to worst) you know what ya gat)<br /><br />what you do in the dark will come in the light (when you do things )<br /><br />as you sow, so shall you reap (for every action there is a reaction)<br /><br />you can't plant corn and expect peas(as you sow shall so shall you reap)<br /><br />time and tide wait for no one (there's a time and place for everything)<br /><br />Peter ene no better than Paul (when criticizing the other, you are perhaps just as guilty)Lornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-35842247832672803402009-01-31T19:55:00.000-08:002009-01-31T20:19:26.952-08:00My friends.....sisterJust got back from playing cards with Cassie and family at her mom's home. It was nice to relax, laugh and learn how to play "Phase". This card game requires you to match certain <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">things</span> each time you play. It starts from 10 and work down to 1. I learned fast and almost won, however it took more than 2 hours to play. We, of cause, talk jokes, laugh, eat and drink until 9pm when we went our way home.<br /><br />It was nice to spend time with them and to value the friendship we have together. We are like sisters, Cassie and me, and I do appreciate her so much. She has shown me how to grieve, laugh, and love again. That life goes on in spite of the storms coming your way. I enjoy her company as she is honest with me and cares so much how I feel.<br /><br />I will forever treasure our relationship and will learn just by watching her. She has been a rock in my life, one that I can trust to stand on in the midst of an earthquake. I do love herLornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-81146557786776485002009-01-30T08:14:00.000-08:002009-01-30T08:31:00.665-08:00Just for laughsYou have two choices in life: You can stay single and be miserable, or get married and wish you were dead.<br /><br />At a cocktail party, one woman said to another, 'Aren't you wearing your wedding ring on the wrong finger?' 'Yes, I am. I married the wrong man.'<br /><br />A lady inserted an ad in the classifieds: 'Husband Wanted'. Next day she received a hundred letters. They all said the same thing:'You can have mine.'<br /><br />When a woman steals your husband, there is no better revenge than to let her keep him. A woman is incomplete until she is married. Then she is finished .<br /><br />A little boy asked his father, 'Daddy, how much does it cost to get married?' Father replied, 'I don't know son, I'm still paying.'<br /><br />A young son asked, 'Is it true Dad, that in some parts of Africa a man doesn't know his wife until he marries her?' Dad replied, 'That happens in every country, son.'<br /><br />Then there was a woman who said, 'I never knew what real happiness was until I got married, and by then, it was too late.'<br /><br />If you want your spouse to listen and pay strict attention to every word you say talk in your sleep.<br /><br /><p>Just think, if it weren't for marriage, men would go through life thinking they had no faults at all.</p><p>First guy says, 'My wife's an angel!' Second guy remarks, 'You're lucky, mine's still alive.'</p><p>'A Woman's Prayer: Dear Lord, I pray for: Wisdom to understand a man, to Love and to forgive him, and for Patience for his moods. Because Lord, if I pray for Strength I'll just beat him to death'</p><p>AND NOW FOR THE FAVORITE!!! Husband and wife are waiting at the bus stop with their nine children. A blind man joins them after a few minutes. When the bus arrives, they find it overloaded and only the wife and the nine kids are able to fit onto the bus. So the husband and the blind man decide to walk. After a while, the husband gets irritated by the ticking of the stick of the blind man as he taps it on the sidewalk, and says to him, 'Why don't you put a piece of rubber at the end of your stick? That ticking sound is driving me crazy.' The blind man replies, 'If you had put a rubber at the end of YOUR stick, we'd be riding the bus, so shut the hell up.<br /><br /><br /><br /></p>Lornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-55772292469496263352009-01-29T16:18:00.000-08:002009-01-29T16:36:09.731-08:00I have laugh today, I had fun! Today in spirit week at school we had "Super Hero " day and I went as NO HOMEWORK WOMAN. I made my cape, mask and had little school books on my close with the ring and line through it. I carried a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">giant</span> pencil (my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">weapon)</span> and lot of small erasers that I threw out to students. Of cause they loved it and cheered me on to win. Another teacher Cleaning Woman, was tied with me for the win so we had to do a dance off. Oh yeah..... I was in a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">dance</span> battle today and with "Staying Alive " song on I went to disco town. I put all the moves on her and even did a knee slid ( I bruised it too) and I won in the end. It was great to win and act silly for a while. The students said they did not know I could move like that and of cause I did not know either.<br /><br />We need days like that in our lives, it is to short and already filled with trouble. I intend to enjoy as much as I can for as long as I can. It feel so good to laugh and I had forgotten how to do it but today was a great reminder. Let go and laugh.<br /><br /><br /><br /><em>Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face</em>Lornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-83636186260389318592009-01-28T15:46:00.000-08:002009-01-28T16:01:11.399-08:00Getting OldToday we had 2 games, volleyball and basketball, teachers against students. Man, I now know how old I am. I remember the days when I could play all day and not feel a thing. Even though we won our games, I think I hurt in places where I didn't think could hurt.<br /><br />I am an active person and think I could match up with almost anyone but today prove me wrong. I need to accept that I am older and slower. That I do need to sub out of the game to catch my breathe and I need water breaks, lots of break! Ha.... I laugh when it takes me longer to get to the ball, I mean I see it coming and my mind says "RUN" but my feet are not moving. That was awakening.<br /><br />Life continues to move on, where I was once firm and tight I am now slack and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">dropping</span> but I am alive and trying to enjoy what I have. It is an honor getting old, hopefully wisdom will come along for the ride. I am grateful that God has given me this time to grow not only old but in grace.<br /><br />The joy of the Lord is my strength!!Lornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-2938983885722914032009-01-27T19:11:00.000-08:002009-01-27T19:23:59.913-08:00DC# 3 AngerTonight at my divorce care meeting we discuss ANGER and believe me I am filled with it. I have learn that we all handle it differently and I really need to get a handle on mines. It is said that anger roots deeply, grow quickly and choke the life out.<br /><br />There is unhealthy anger, you know the ones where you take a bat to something or someone, passive aggressive response and the suppressive ones. In dealing with anger the healthy way we talk about assertive approach ( when you do what is right in spite of), dropping it and leave it to God. In the end, to deal with, to handle it, to overcome it you MUST put your trust in God, read the word and claim his promises.<br /><em></em><br /><em>Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling an d slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgive you.</em>Lornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-66081720678490538062009-01-26T12:44:00.000-08:002009-01-26T12:48:59.146-08:00PJsToday was PJ day at school. We are in Spirit Week and each day we get to come to school dressed as the theme, pj day, nerd day, super hero day, the 80s. It was nice to feel so comfortable, soft slippers and warm house coat.<br />The students enjoyed it of cause and it was between me and another teacher to win but he did in the end. It takes the edge off and you get to have fun with the students for a while. I enjoy this type if change, we should do this more often.Lornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-32716308140352735912009-01-25T14:39:00.000-08:002009-01-25T15:37:15.063-08:00What can you do.As I hug a friend in church today she whispered in my ear " I am like you now". I wondered what she meant when she confirmed that she is getting a divorce. I was sadden and begged her to reconsidered as it is not a pleasent place to be. She assures me that she has tried everything, but the choice is still comes back to the same.<br /><br /> I don't understand why our marriages can not stand the test of time, why we can't work it out, do what ever it takes to stay together. Is it the distractions in life, is it the contentment with life, is it that we just don't care anymore or is it that we don't have to try if we don't want to.<br /><br /> I look at my parents, my ex in-laws, people of my mother's generations who can boost about 20 years, 35 years 50 years of marriage. That in spite of life turns and trails they are still celebrating wedding anniversaries. How is this possible then and not now. What has changed so much that it no longer works. I really can't find the answer.<br /><br />I wonder if this is a disease, an epidemic, how can we change this, how can we leave guide lines for those marriages that are in trouble. Can we point them onto the right path, what advices can we give them to keep on trying.<br /><br />I just wish I had a magic wand to make things ok but I know they only way for all of this to work is trusting in God. Honestly, if it had not been for God in my life I don't know how I would have made it. There were and still are days when there is no one, nothing to lean on then I remember God and his love. He has been there for me from the beginning and I will never let go.<br /><br /><em></em>Lornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-91217598461694662272009-01-24T16:47:00.000-08:002009-01-24T16:53:48.592-08:00Did nothingYou know when you don't feel like doing anything..... well today was that day for me.Lornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-41851741195013473652009-01-23T14:01:00.000-08:002009-01-23T14:15:55.882-08:00Sick and tired of being sick and tiredI really try to understand the way life comes at you. You think you have <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">everything</span> under control, you think you are calling the shots, making the plays only to find that it has nothing to do with you and you are only a piece in this great game of chess.<br /><br />If I could live my life quiet, in peace and enjoying each day, then I will be a happy camper but it is not like that at all. I am confronted with turmoils, troubled with confusion and as <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">indecisive</span> as one could be. At times I don't even know what I want to eat for dinner.<br /><br />I do know that I intend to fight through this fog of life and come what may I will be victorious. I am so tired of being defeated and pushed aside by the storms of life. I guess when <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">you get</span> sick and tired of being sick and tired you will do something. Believe me I am sick and tired.!Lornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-12133362294303570462009-01-22T15:33:00.000-08:002009-01-22T15:45:54.793-08:00Alone ?I stayed home yesterday because I had some crappy cold. It was nice to stay in bed longer than I would have. I hate however the feeling of being sick and I now experience what it means to be sick and alone. There was no one to bring me hot tea, hot soup, rub my back, give me pills, pull my blanket, sing to me....no one!<br /><br />Today I feel much better, back to school and it was nice that my students missed me and was concerned about me being sick. They offered to help carry my books, clean my board, bring me water, get me tissue... that was nice.<br /><br />I am not really alone.:-)Lornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-15154556118370391162009-01-21T07:51:00.000-08:002009-01-21T08:25:24.695-08:00DC #2My 2nd meeting at my divorce care group.<br /><br />The lesson was on "Divorce is like grief," the lost of something special in your life. It was hard and it hurts like it was death. The death tells you that all your plans, dreams, goals, hope for the future are gone. That you are no longer two but one, a torn one. When two get married they become on flesh and when you divorce the two separate.. only that they do not separate, they are torn apart. Have you ever seen a torn meat from an animal, it is never on a dotted line, it is never neat or right down the middle perfect, NO!! it is ripped, zig-zag with dripping edges.<br /><br />You now have to realize that you have to change your thinking. When you use to think and do for two you now have to do it all for one, you are now single and me at 40 + years old now have to do that and it sucks. Healing from this will take time a lot of time and I am just beginning. A lady in my group says she gets 2 hrs sleep each night because she is afraid to sleep alone, that she doesn't think she could face her future alone, she might have to find someone,anyone to help fill the frighting void. I don't recommend that "from the pot into the fire" is where she will end up.<br /><br />My father has been dead for over 25 years and it still pains to think about him, that he is gone never to return. Is that how it will be I was told that as the years go on I will think about him less and less and that is hope at least for me. I asked the group will he ever feel the pain and know he was the one who step outside our marriage. One man said why am I concern if he will get his, he is no longer my problem and that is between Winston and God. He is right and I should spend my time on me and look to my future and leave Winston alone.<br /><br />I feel like the kids in the car on a long long road trip, asking dad <em>" Are we there yet?"</em>Lornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-48541589394063717892009-01-20T07:59:00.001-08:002009-01-20T08:06:34.491-08:00Our Black PresidentWhat a day!!!! President Obama,<br />Wow..... who would have ever thought this day would come and in their life time. I am so proud to be a part of this great history for the black people of the world. This event is a world event and not only the United States. I have my TV on in my class and my students are very interested ( they are all white). Even though they are only in 6th grade they do understand the change that is happening and the excitment behind it. Of cause they are filled with questions but only time will tell what type of president he will be.<br />I don't agree with everything he is for and his religion is of concern to me but I guess we are to be ever so watchful and continue to pray.Lornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-13720305573686328022009-01-19T12:30:00.000-08:002009-01-19T12:42:08.916-08:00Mood swingsI want to apologize for the pity parties I have in my blog. I don't like when I get into those moods and express them in my writings. I convince myself it is therapeutic, that it helps me "get over things" but I am not sure. My emotions are so extreme ever since I got my divorce and I don't know what to do.Some days I am filled with confidence, assurance and fortitude and then there are days when I feel defeated, unworthy and depressed. How can one person exhibit such mood swings, how can one put a handle on things.<br />This is new to me and I like to be one who can control my emotions but it is a learning process and I am a slow learner. So bare with me, pray for me and trust that I am working it out for my good.Lornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-72312820257180533912009-01-18T19:11:00.000-08:002009-01-18T19:27:25.573-08:00AloneLiving alone I have discovered to be quite a challenge. It is a false sense of silence, relaxation and peace. I mean you would want to be alone at times and maybe the atmosphere makes you relax a bit but honestly I do not like it. I am a social person, I love to talk and laugh and coming home to an empty house is not what I look forwards to. My girls are gone, I no longer have a man and very few friends. I do not invite people over or hang out anywhere. How can I change that, how can I make that steps to get out there and discover there is a world full of social people.<br /><br />This journey that I am on has lead me to find out who I am and what I need to work on. I guess that being alone exam you from the inside out and show you really don't like about yourself. I am starting to understand me, what I am all about. I want to change, to be a better person. I am learning to make the adjustments to my life and cut away those things I no longer need. I will get better and I know it is just a matter of time.Lornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-70071268159735422962009-01-17T16:33:00.000-08:002009-01-17T16:57:57.338-08:00Getting awayGetting away really was the medicine I needed. I went to my friend's home ( Cassie) for a night, even though it was an hour drive, in the country, once there everything else pale in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">comparison</span>. To sit with long time friends, to eat, drink and relax was really nice.<br /><br />Her kids call me auntie ( they are very white and I am not) they run to hug and kiss me. They don't see color, they don't care if I am divorced, they still love me for who I am and that's such a great feeling.<br />I like getting away, I must do this often even if it means flying.Lornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377192397446748477.post-59742451906527527352009-01-15T15:39:00.000-08:002009-01-15T15:44:24.409-08:00The number 99 in the bible means "rebuilding".<br />Wow, I now know where I am, in the stages of rebuilding my life in 2009..................................... the year of rebuilding!Lornquestsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463742500952799907noreply@blogger.com0