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Lisa stayed with us last night. She went out to dinner with her husband and the kids. On my way to bed I passed them in the hall and they were all hugging. Shes gone now. A bed opened up and shes in treatment.

She left a note on the counter to us (and the kitty) that spring is coming and she feels shes about to be born. :wah::-6

From the bottom of my heart thank you FG guys and gals.

Thank you Lord.
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Nomad;811978 wrote: Lisa stayed with us last night. She went out to dinner with her husband and the kids. On my way to bed I passed them in the hall and they were all hugging. Shes gone now. A bed opened up and shes in treatment.

She left a note on the counter to us (and the kitty) that spring is coming and she feels shes about to be born. :wah::-6

From the bottom of my heart thank you FG guys and gals.

Thank you Lord.


oh wonderful news,,, :-4 im praying for her:-4




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Good for you Nomad. I hope everything works out for the best. Goodluck to your sister and her family.



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Nomad, how wonderful to hear everything is going good. I just really hope it all works out in the end. Have a great weekend, and I'll be thinking of you.
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Great News Nomad :-4
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Shes always told me that when your doing whatever it is that your supposed to be doing you will be in a good place in your life. This is what shes supposed to be doing right now and Im confident doors will start flying open for her.
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That is such good news, Nomad. :-4
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Nomad;811978 wrote: A bed opened up and shes in treatment.

She left a note on the counter to us (and the kitty) that spring is coming and she feels shes about to be born.


Nomad :)

Those are the best words I could hope to read.

I'm so happy for you and your family

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Whoo Hoo..!!! Nomie quit making me cry I'm an old softy these days. So very happy things are heading in the right direction for your sister AMEN.. :-4

[QUOTE]Lisa stayed with us last night. She went out to dinner with her husband and the kids. On my way to bed I passed them in the hall and they were all hugging. Shes gone now. A bed opened up and shes in treatment.

She left a note on the counter to us (and the kitty) that spring is coming and she feels shes about to be born. (BEAUTIFULLY SAID) :yh_cry:yh_flower

From the bottom of my heart thank you FG guys and gals.

Thank you Lord.[/QUOTE]
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Nomad;812084 wrote: Shes always told me that when your doing whatever it is that your supposed to be doing you will be in a good place in your life. This is what shes supposed to be doing right now and Im confident doors will start flying open for her.


:-4 You are one in a million Nomad
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Nomad, I am so happy for you and your family. Tell your sister we are all so very proud of her and wish her all the good times ahead.

One day at a time.

Send her lots of cards and letters when it's allowed. Let her know she's in your heart.

You did a very good thing and I'm very proud of you, too. And your family for loving her because of you.

You, your family and your sister are still in my prayers and I'm sending mental images of a wonderful future her way. (Didn't know I could do that, did you?);)

:-4:yh_hugs:-4
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Nomad;811978 wrote: Lisa stayed with us last night. She went out to dinner with her husband and the kids. On my way to bed I passed them in the hall and they were all hugging. Shes gone now. A bed opened up and shes in treatment.

She left a note on the counter to us (and the kitty) that spring is coming and she feels shes about to be born. :wah::-6From the bottom of my heart thank you FG guys and gals.

Thank you Lord.


This brought tears to my eyes!!! big sigh of relief, she is gonna be okay!! I am so happy for you and your family.

I'm glad she included the kitty too!!:):-6:-6
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You did it. You all did it!



Now breathe. Take a hot bath & be proud of yourself. You know probably better than any of us that it's not over, but enjoy this break. If the time's ever right, tell Lisa we're proud of her as well. :-6
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Accountable;812467 wrote: You did it. You all did it!



Now breathe. Take a hot bath & be proud of yourself. You know probably better than any of us that it's not over, but enjoy this break. If the time's ever right, tell Lisa we're proud of her as well. :-6




How do you know I need a bath ?

Ive been under allot of pressure ok ?

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Terrific news! This is a good thing to read after the weekend I had!

Take care of you too!
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Nomad;811978 wrote: Lisa stayed with us last night. She went out to dinner with her husband and the kids. On my way to bed I passed them in the hall and they were all hugging. Shes gone now. A bed opened up and shes in treatment.

She left a note on the counter to us (and the kitty) that spring is coming and she feels shes about to be born. :wah::-6

From the bottom of my heart thank you FG guys and gals.

Thank you Lord.


Oh my goodness!!

I go away for a week and look what happened? :D



I can't even find the right words to tell you how great this is!

You all did good and still are doing so :-6

I am so pleased for you all.

I have a huge grin on my face :D

Go! Go! Go! ;)
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Nomad, I really hopes Lisa gets the help she needs and you must be feeling very happy yourself.:):yh_hugs
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Excellent result my friend........Your way worked:-6

Best wishes to your sister and her recovery :-4

You deserve a hug {{{{{hug}}}}}:-6
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Lisa is strong.

She sounded like her old self.

Full of **** and vinegar.

There might be some drastic changes in her life but shes seeing her life with clarity and I think she can handle it.

The changes are ones she might initiate.
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Nomad;828181 wrote: Lisa is strong.

She sounded like her old self.

Full of **** and vinegar.

There might be some drastic changes in her life but shes seeing her life with clarity and I think she can handle it.

The changes are ones she might initiate.


That sounds like really good news - may she find the strength to turn her life around for once and for all.
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:) That's good to read. Best wishes to all of you.
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Bryn: chuckle. Snap!
The crowd: "Yes! We are all individuals!"

Lone voice: "I'm not."
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Clodhopper;828237 wrote: Bryn: chuckle. Snap!


Good timing eh :-)
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Good new Nomad great to hear. :cool:



[QUOTE]Lisa is strong.

She sounded like her old self.

Full of **** and vinegar.

There might be some drastic changes in her life but shes seeing her life with clarity and I think she can handle it.

The changes are ones she might initiate.[/QUOTE]
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WOO HOO!!, what a ride!!!"

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Nomad;828181 wrote: Lisa is strong.

She sounded like her old self.

Full of **** and vinegar.

There might be some drastic changes in her life but shes seeing her life with clarity and I think she can handle it.

The changes are ones she might initiate.


Great news bud :-6:-4
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Just read this thread, I am so glad that things are improving, she sounds as though she is making positive steps forward, she is lucky to have you by her side :-4
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Nomad;828181 wrote: Lisa is strong.

She sounded like her old self.

Full of **** and vinegar.

There might be some drastic changes in her life but shes seeing her life with clarity and I think she can handle it.

The changes are ones she might initiate.


doin' the happy dance!! I am so glad to read this great news!:yh_dance:yh_dance
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Excellent news :-6
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Nomad, I was wondering how your sister is doing. Is she still in rehab and how is it affecting you and your family.
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qsducks;856881 wrote: Nomad, I was wondering how your sister is doing. Is she still in rehab and how is it affecting you and your family.




Thanks for asking.

The short answer is that its complicated and its not been a smooth transition.

Documents from lawyers and such.

Right now shes in the eye of the storm.

Im still hanging on to a shred of optimism for her and her family.

But Ive also been called naive more than once.
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Nomad;861927 wrote: Thanks for asking.

The short answer is that its complicated and its not been a smooth transition.

Documents from lawyers and such.

Right now shes in the eye of the storm.

Im still hanging on to a shred of optimism for her and her family.

But Ive also been called naive more than once.


You are all very much in my thoughts bud :-6:-4
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Nomad;861927 wrote: Thanks for asking.

The short answer is that its complicated and its not been a smooth transition.

Documents from lawyers and such.

Right now shes in the eye of the storm.

Im still hanging on to a shred of optimism for her and her family.

But Ive also been called naive more than once.


Well you didnt think it was going to be easy so no disappointment, Im sure with your encouragement she will come out the other side. She must be so happy knowing you havent given up on her Nomad and if she doesnt show it now, she will later. Good luck to you all x:-6
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Well the problem isnt her, its everyone else.

No one did what they said they would do.

Zero support.

My dad didnt even know shed gone in and completed the program.

His claims of unconditional love are void of any meaning whatsoever.

Apathetic ******* !

She was supposed to get help and she did.

For that she got served divorce papers and kicked in the teeth by a few others.
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Nomad;861939 wrote: Well the problem isnt her, its everyone else.

No one did what they said they would do.

Zero support.

My dad didnt even know shed gone in and completed the program.

His claims of unconditional love are void of any meaning whatsoever.

Apathetic ******* !

She was supposed to get help and she did.

For that she got served divorce papers and kicked in the teeth by a few others.


Jeeez, that seems so very harsh...Words and empty promises are not helpful, can understand the divorce as he must of been through hell too but really shitty timing. Can only wish you well matey and hope shes strong enough to carry on with her recovery.
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Nomad;861939 wrote: Well the problem isnt her, its everyone else.

No one did what they said they would do.

Zero support.

My dad didnt even know shed gone in and completed the program.

His claims of unconditional love are void of any meaning whatsoever.

Apathetic ******* !

She was supposed to get help and she did.

For that she got served divorce papers and kicked in the teeth by a few others.
Damn that's got to be devastating. But she's handling it so far?
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Oh that's horrible no one should get kicked in the teeth for doing the right thing.
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Nomad this is painful to read and I had hoped for a better outcome. She has a lot of fences to mend, and some may not be fixable. She has to do this for herself no one else right now. What will be, will be. :(



[QUOTE]Well the problem isnt her, its everyone else.

No one did what they said they would do.

Zero support.

My dad didnt even know shed gone in and completed the program.

His claims of unconditional love are void of any meaning whatsoever.

Apathetic ******* !

She was supposed to get help and she did.

For that she got served divorce papers and kicked in the teeth by a few others.[/QUOTE]
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"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, champagne in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming.

WOO HOO!!, what a ride!!!"

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Thats sad:( but she has you. and you are doing your best:-6:D




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I am so sorry to hear that Nomad:-4

But, you stuck by her didn't you...told you that you were a good brother:-6

Best of luck for you and family:-6
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Accountable;861953 wrote: Damn that's got to be devastating. But she's handling it so far?




Remarkably well Rick.

Shes deeply hurt but clear and strong.
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Nomad;862544 wrote: Remarkably well Rick.

Shes deeply hurt but clear and strong.
:yh_dance WOOT WOOT!! :yh_party



Then she doesn't need them. Leave 'em behind. Screw 'em! Tell her she can forgive them later if she must, but for now they deserve the same respect they've shown her.
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As hard as it will be for her, she is starting a new chapter in her life and a new start....I know it will be tough and my heart goes out to you and your family....I hope she comes through strong and confident...she did the right thing and that is a lot to be proud of!

Sending you big fat hugs Nomad!! :-4:-4:-4:-4
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Sending you Good Luck for court today Nomad and Lisa :-6

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How is she doing now, Nomad?
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