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I know Jo will be fine when it's all said and done! There is someone out there for him and it may happen in the blink of an eye so to speak! If folks could understand that it takes more than just attraction to make a successful relationship perhaps things would be different on all fronts! But, I fell into it too and it ended as well! sam 
posted by
sam444
on September 12, 2012 at 1:51 PM
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Things are already looking up, Pat_B.
Both parents want the best for the kids, and that's what will make it work.
posted by
adnohr
on August 10, 2012 at 7:03 AM
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Thanks, FSI.
We'll be okay - born fighters. 
posted by
adnohr
on August 10, 2012 at 7:02 AM
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LMAO, C.C.!
Things are different for sure, except maybe the emotional baggage that comes with it all. Feelings then must have been similar to those today, aeroplanes or not.
posted by
adnohr
on August 10, 2012 at 7:01 AM
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He has started his music again. Momma is happy!
posted by
adnohr
on August 10, 2012 at 6:58 AM
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Unfortunately, Justi, reality is not that.
I realize, as they do, that my being available for the boys is making it making the situation easier. I guess I'm the only winner in this - I get to cuddle grandkids on a regular basis. 
posted by
adnohr
on August 10, 2012 at 6:57 AM
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This is very encouraging. Living on the fence is torture, and even
the painful decision brings some release. I'm so happy they're dealing lovingly with the situation, and I admire your son's courage. His kids will help him heal, and so will having a mom with a loving heart and a good head on his shoulders. Love and best wishes to you all.
posted by
Pat_B
on August 9, 2012 at 12:53 PM
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Here is to wishing everyone all the best. It's a tough situation to say the least.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on August 7, 2012 at 9:31 AM
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Well you know where you all stand , the kids are OK they have people who love them. I hope when it all settles the enlarged family will be cohesive. You see adnhor when one married the girl next door, she could skin a rabbit, make a meat pudding you were like her Dad.
Then there came bicycles and the girls were a bit different. It is expecting a lot from aeroplanes.
posted by
C_C_T
on August 7, 2012 at 8:06 AM
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adnohr
Well God bless Jo then and lots of luck to him in all his endeavours. He's got a great momma.
posted by
WileyJohn
on August 7, 2012 at 6:50 AM
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adnohr
This is still sad any way you look at it. Life would be much easier if people were as adult when they paired up and when they separate. What would anybody do without you in this equation? 
posted by
Justi
on August 6, 2012 at 8:49 PM
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So so I, TAPS, so do I!
posted by
adnohr
on August 6, 2012 at 6:31 PM
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Yes, seeing my son is on the receiving end, he's being very strong
but then again, I think he knew after her first event that it was not 100%. But he did try, so can give himself that, at least. She did too, I believe. By the way, the way I described her here? those are nearly the exact words she used to describe herself when she called to tell me that she had asked him to leave.
posted by
adnohr
on August 6, 2012 at 6:28 PM
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Re: well of course children always carry some baggage from the family break up
For sure the kids feel it, but both parents are very open about what is going on, and from what Nalou (the oldest) tells me, nearly every child in his class is in the same situation - 2 houses, 2 families. I think the kids are taking it better than the parents. Yep - will sure enough learn to love those weekends!
posted by
adnohr
on August 6, 2012 at 6:23 PM
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Thinking about you--about all of you. It will be interesting to see where everyone goes from here. I hope each and everyone has a yellow brick road to follow all the way home.
posted by
TAPS.
on August 6, 2012 at 5:31 PM
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It's a shame that something like that has to happen. People usually forget the other half of that phrase: "Opposites attract . . . but they seldom stay together!" I went through a similar experience years ago. I'm glad that everyone is remaining amicable throughout this ordeal, which has got to be a little hard on everyone! Kudos to your son for keeping a stiff upper lip! 
posted by
JimmyA
on August 6, 2012 at 1:42 PM
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well of course children always carry some baggage from the family break up
baggage i never really expected when I divorced. Still it is worse the back and forth and uncertainty. The misery and fights. You will enjoy having your weekends free, a chance to catch up and rest a bit.
posted by
Kabu
on August 6, 2012 at 12:16 PM
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