Wedding Photos Are Here!

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Registered: 05-27-2003
Wedding Photos Are Here!
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Tue, 11-16-2004 - 2:05pm

Hi Everyone! I apologize for not putting this down in the Off Topic section, I was just anxious for all of you to see it quickly! Saturday was my wedding day and I have posted a few of the pics to my website. I miss everyone here so much, and I'll admit I haven't had much time to read lately with all this wedding stuff going on, but I promise to catch up soon.......after the cruise, for sure. We leave Nov. 27th and will be sailing to the Western Caribbean for 7 days. I am so excited! There IS life after abuse, and it IS worthwhile! I can remember a time when I would have never thought I would ever utter such words, and I'm sure some of you here feel the same way right now. For those of you who don't know me, I won't go into long detail here. I will just say I spent 6 years in a relationship that had almost every kind of abuse: Physical, Emotional, Financial, Verbal, etc. etc. and I was stalked for a long time by my abuser after I left. Not necessarily in a dangerour way, but in an unrelenting one. He has even tried to keep in contact with me since I moved away, and I heard from him again just before my wedding. No matter tho, I wouldn't go back to that life for anything in the world! However, there was a time when I thought I might not ever get over him. The loss of my home, and everything I was familiar and comfortable with seemed much more powerful than my ability to move on. This board was my refuge and my savior during that time, and after I escaped I spent time as a CL here, so some of you know me, and other newer ones won't. But all you really need to know is peace and love is waiting for you on the other side of the abuse, even if you can't imagine there ever could be. It took me a long time to get over the abuse, but I gave in to that time and allowed myself to heal slowly and thoroughly before moving on. I felt the pain, the loss, and all that came with it, and I felt it to the highest of highest degrees, but I was determined to grit my teeth, dig my heels in, and not go back. Sheer will, stubborness, and time will do wonders! After almost 4 1/2 years out, I have now married the most gentle, wonderful man on earth. I let God choose this one, and he did a great job!

Ok, enuf of that! Here is the link to the pics! Monet, Jill, and Mindspeak, if you all see this, I would love to hear from you! I miss you all so much! I want to say Hi and send love also to Mama Harmony, Sparklit,Gabby, and OMGosh, there are just too many to mention, but you all know who you are! I Love Ya!

http://pages.ivillage.com/jeepgirl_2/id5.html

If this doesn't open go to http://pages.ivillage.com/jeepgirl_2 and then go to the Wedding Pics page!

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 11-16-2004 - 11:24pm
Jeepster...you gorgeous woman you!

When someone shows you who they are, believe them.

- Maya Angelou

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 11-17-2004 - 1:12am

Delurking here for a change. Oh, honey, you are so beautiful and you look wonderfully happy. I am so glad to be able to share your joy, even if it is just through these phone lines. You deserve so a happy life, as does Chloe. I wish you all the peace and happiness in the world. Congrats!!

Peace and hugs,
Cheryl =)

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Registered: 04-07-2003
Wed, 11-17-2004 - 1:55am

*~~~~~~~~~~~~*Jeepster!!*~~~~~~~~~~~~* Congratulations!!!*~~~~~~~~~~~~*

Seriously, dearest friend, I am SO thrilled to see this post, to see the awesome pictures, and to learn this news!! You have been so much in my thoughts, always, but especially this past week, and now, it makes more sense! I *knew* the *date* was near, and also *knew* you would *know* I was there with you, in spirit, thrilled for you and your precious daughters (not to mention MissChloe-who is beautiful-as you and your daughters are!)

Thank you for sharing your pictures, your story, your pain, your fears, your thoughts, your hope, your....everything! I remember when you first came to the board, a long time ago.....then when you re-surfaced....then again....as you progressed not only through your personal journey with recognition and acceptance...to your joining as a co-host here (thank you AGAIN-from the bottom of my heart!!)......

I saw the transformation within you when you were sharing with others in the same or similiar situations, as a CL here, not just consumed with your situation, which is a whole nother realm in this whole complex issue ...(What is the word I want? Aghhhhhhh) You know!!! ;)

Recognizing and Dealing With Abuse is a very involved, complex issue. Taking these steps takes not only reaching out for help and support, but you reaching out to others also. Over the 6 years I have been involved with this board (sad this past 18 months has been less involved due to time constraints as my own personal journey unfolds...), it is incredible to see the changes made for SO many lives......not just ours, but our children's, our family's, our friend's, and the countless many who are *touched* simply by *lurking*, reading, sharing, or whatever is comfortable for them.

We have seen so many move through this board, this *community* over the years, and as much as it saddens me to see the *newcomers*, it makes me smile, knowing, if they read, post, learn, read, respond, taking each step, however long it takes, for each person,......they too will celebrate freedom, a new life, whether *alone*, or with someone they CHOOSE to share their life with, without abuse--they can heal, they can recover, they can TRULY LIVE!

Bless you Jeepster; bless your dear husband; bless your precious children; and bless your precious Chloe. May you and your family enjoy all that life free from abuse can and does offer. Please KNOW, you have impacted many lives as you as progressed in your personal journey. Thank you for being a part of my life, and thank you for all you have shared with this most unique community. Sharing your wedding photos, with your happiness so obvious, with you literally radiating through the monitor is just amazing, and appreciated, more than you may know!!

I love you girl!!

Call me!!!!!!! LOL......but Call me!!!!!

With Love and HUGS!!!!

MizLizzy (Jill)

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Registered: 05-27-2003
Wed, 11-17-2004 - 8:17pm

Thank You so much for your kind words and all your blessings, they mean a lot to me. Once the cruise is over and we get into our daily routine I plan on being around more. You guys can't get rid of me! LOL Seriously, I will be thankful for this board and the wonderful women on it (and that means you!) for the rest of my life.

Huge Hugs!!

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Wed, 11-17-2004 - 8:21pm

Hey, it is SO good to hear from you! We DO need to talk soon and catch up on so many things. I want to hear everything that is going on in your life with your job, your brother, and with YOU! I hope you have the same email address, because I will email you my new numbers so we can chat soon!

Thank you for all your well wishes for us, we both really appreciate them!

Hugs!!!!

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Registered: 05-27-2003
Wed, 11-17-2004 - 8:31pm

Hey Woman.......I Miss You!! We have to catch up! Thank you for everything you said in your post, and yes, I *knew* you were there with me in spirit. :)

Katie could not be there, still very tough situations with her, and she moved to Kansas about 3 weeks ago. Richard and I are going there to see her this weekend. Chloe has told us more than once that she wants to be with us all the time, so I think that will happen in the near future. She is with us almost all the time now! She truly loves Richard and he loves her, it's an awesome thing to be a part of, seeing those two together and how she blossoms around him.

Anyway,like I said, we need to talk! LOL The only thing is, you may have to send me your work phone number again if that's the best place for me to call you. I miss ya much, love ya DEARLY, and I hope everything is good with both you and the kids. I think of you and them all the time. I wonder how Matt is doing a lot, and would love to hear how things are with him.....and hoping they are OK!

I will email you with my new cell and home number!

Love Ya Mucho!

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Registered: 05-27-2003
Wed, 11-17-2004 - 8:33pm

Hi Cheryl, I'm so glad you posted! I have wondered about you often and hope things are going well for you, you deserve it! Thank you for your well wishes, I truly appreciate every word. As soon as the cruise is over I will try to be around more!

Hugs!!!

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Registered: 05-27-2003
Wed, 11-17-2004 - 8:35pm

Thank You!! It's good to *see* you Sweetie, I hope everything is going good for you!!

Hugs!!!

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Registered: 05-27-2003
Wed, 11-17-2004 - 8:37pm
Thank You So Much, Wishful! It's so good to see you and everyone else, I love you all! HUGS!!
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Registered: 05-27-2003
Wed, 11-17-2004 - 8:40pm

Thank You! I'm sorry to hear about your cold. I had one and lost my voice three days before the ceremony.........thought I was going to have to nod *I Do* LOL!!

I'm glad to hear your Dad is doing better and I hope you get better soon, too!!

Hugs!!