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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« on: Jul 18th, 2007, 12:40pm » |
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Congratulations John! For having the courage to do what you have done at this stage of your life. You only have one life, you better live it the way you want it. 
wishing the best to you from now on.
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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« Reply #1 on: Jul 18th, 2007, 12:48pm » |
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John, you sound happy. Sounds like you made the right choice for yourself. Hope it all works out for you and such good news about the weight loss and Clusters backing off.
Have a great time!! 
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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« Reply #2 on: Jul 18th, 2007, 2:24pm » |
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John, your happiness is palpable. The Viet Nam conflict screwed up a whole lot of potential relationships in our generation. That's one of the lesser-talked about fallouts from that horrible ordeal. I'm smiling just from reading your story.
All the best.
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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« Reply #3 on: Jul 18th, 2007, 2:59pm » |
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No judging from this quarter. Life is too damned short to be turning away from happiness.
I'm sorry for the turmoil you've had to deal with but it sounds like you're on the upswing now.
Stay Well and Be Happy.
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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« Reply #4 on: Jul 18th, 2007, 3:31pm » |
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John, it is wonderful to hear (see) that you are so happy. I can see your smile over the wires!
I wish you the very best and hope to have another visit with you, and meet this lovely lady someday soon.
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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« Reply #5 on: Jul 18th, 2007, 4:12pm » |
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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« Reply #6 on: Jul 18th, 2007, 4:28pm » |
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on Jul 18th, 2007, 2:24pm, pattik wrote:John, your happiness is palpable. The Viet Nam conflict screwed up a whole lot of potential relationships in our generation. That's one of the lesser-talked about fallouts from that horrible ordeal. I'm smiling just from reading your story.
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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« Reply #7 on: Jul 18th, 2007, 4:33pm » |
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When you first told me of this, John, I was SO happy for you! I still am! It is so good to see an old fart, bubbly! Especially when that old fart is YOU!
Now you will have no excuse, when Bill and I finally get off our asses and host a Carolina get together, for you and the lovely lady to show up!
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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« Reply #8 on: Jul 18th, 2007, 5:48pm » |
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That is great bro, I am glad that you were able to make that happen.
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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« Reply #9 on: Jul 18th, 2007, 7:39pm » |
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You're either in your manic stage or are just sounding as good as you feel. 
Nice going John
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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« Reply #10 on: Jul 18th, 2007, 8:53pm » |
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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« Reply #11 on: Jul 18th, 2007, 9:00pm » |
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True love is hard to find..Now go and live life the way it was intended. Happily
 Should have went for 2 twenties.
all the best
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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« Reply #12 on: Jul 18th, 2007, 9:22pm » |
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You gotta do what is best for you. Sounds like you finally did. I'm very happy for you John.
Mike
jb, I told my wife that when she turned 40 I was gonna trade her in for 2 20's. She told me I wasn't wired for 220.  LOL
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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« Reply #13 on: Jul 18th, 2007, 9:55pm » |
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No judgement here, John.
Glad you've discovered your happiness, and very, very glad to hear that your CH has drastically subsided.
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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« Reply #14 on: Jul 18th, 2007, 10:16pm » |
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Rock on Pap
Glad to see your clusters have backed off a little too 
Cheers
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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« Reply #15 on: Jul 18th, 2007, 10:22pm » |
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Good for you John.
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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« Reply #16 on: Jul 19th, 2007, 3:57am » |
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John,
You had the courage to follow your heart and do what felt the right thing to do. Most people just think about it and wish that they would, too.
I wish you all the happiness and lots of PF days,
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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« Reply #17 on: Jul 19th, 2007, 2:12pm » |
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What a nice post to read... Thanks John. I hope things continue to be positive and pain free. You have every right to claim your happiness in this world. Put the shitty times behind you for good.
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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« Reply #18 on: Jul 19th, 2007, 3:05pm » |
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now is the time to pursue your passion...a chopper [for example] pf to you always. Jack
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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« Reply #19 on: Jul 19th, 2007, 10:37pm » |
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I'm happy you're happy, pappy.
I'm thrilled you're getting a little break, too.
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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« Reply #20 on: Jul 19th, 2007, 10:59pm » |
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, sail on sailpappy, wish you good winds. andrew.
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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« Reply #21 on: Jul 23rd, 2007, 4:09pm » |
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Time for your happiness...wow, it is about time...i am so happy for you, bro. You know you are only one state from me now. smiles,nancyc
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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« Reply #22 on: Jul 23rd, 2007, 4:36pm » |
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on Jul 18th, 2007, 12:29pm, sailpappy wrote: Hello Extended Family,
Those of you that know me know I have been going through a long period of deep depression for the past 4 years. Well I finally have some good, albeit possibly shocking news. I discovered the source of my depression was actually related to my Ex-Fiancé contacting me to try and reunite as friends.
Over the course of my 35-year marriage, she has tried to contact me several times and the last effort ended in my being very ugly to her. Through Psychotherapy over the past 15 months, I finally faced the fact that I had unresolved feelings for her. I have carried the Love I felt for her all those years ago around hidden like a secret, stashed away in the recesses of my mind.
Back in April I decided to write to her and apologize for the way I treated her back 4 years ago. We began an e-mail relationship and on June the 5th I came to North Carolina to meet her face to face.
Once I looked into her beautiful eyes and touched her hand it was the beginning of the end of my 38-year journey.
I have been absolutely miserable for a long time; the people close enough to be let into my life already know his fact.
At any rate 7 days before my 35th wedding anniversary I told Terri I wanted a divorce and left her for my High School Sweetheart.
I am alive again, I am happy and finally the nightmare of living in chronic depression is over!
So, there you have it! My Fairytale has come true and I feel whole for the first time since I returned from Viet Nam some 38 years ago!
Judge me if you must, I feel no guilt. My children are all grown and I lived up to all the responsibilities of my marriage. Now it’s my turn to be selfish.
Lost in Love somewhere near Ashville North Carolina
John (aka Pappy)
PS. Did I mention that I have lost around 80 pounds in the past 3 months and my Clusters have subsided drastically!
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Once I looked into her beautiful eyes and touched her hand it was the beginning of the end of my 38-year journey
i am alive again, I am happy and finally the nightmare of living in chronic depression is over!
and my Clusters have subsided drastically!
.yorky.
happiness Must hold a key to pf.
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I have been absolutely miserable for a long time;
yorky
as long as i have known ya
sail on pappy
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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« Reply #23 on: Jul 24th, 2007, 12:47am » |
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Good for YOU pappy
Enjoy your new found life!!!
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Re: Shock and Awe: News from the front lines
« Reply #24 on: Jul 24th, 2007, 4:38pm » |
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Good for you Pappy!!!! Its sad that a marriage ends but then again when you find that one person that makes you smile and feel good about being HUMAN again it makes the world alot better to deal with. I know!!! Your not being selffish your being HONEST.......too bad more folks dont do that very same thing. Pappy take care of YOU and be well dear.
Lots of love to you and that "new" lady, Leesa 
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