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| Fri, 08-03-2007 - 10:11am |
Hi just wanted to post to those know ...
Im happier than I have ever been. Dispite those who doubted. Best of luck and there is hope after divorce and just as a single mom and dating!!
I was married to Jerry on May 25th in Maui HI.
Here is a link to our photos - enjoy!
www.marybethandjerry.shutterfly.com
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Beautiful! Your dress and hair are gorgeous, simple and elegant as is the setting. So tasteful.
Your husband is handsome and looking utterly adoring of you.
Congratulations! (sniffle...)
I have been dating a most wonderful man and hope someday we choose to take that path together. My son approves of him, too, and has proposed. " Will you marry me and my mom? " He laughs, but coyly withholds and answer. Someday my prince will come!
Marybeth,
I am so happy for you and Jerry. Congratulations to you both! You look absolutely STUNNING! What a beautiful wedding!
I think those that remember what you are talking about, also remember why you came for advice and that those times were not always happy. I to have asked for advice in the past and was very unhappy by the responses sometimes. Which in turn made me regretfully hurt people on this board that were just trying to help me or that were hurt by my advice.
What I am trying to say is that we can all be wrong about certain things. We can not look into someone's daily life. What we say to individuals on this board, in the end are only our view point; you alone are the decision maker. We cannot look past the computer screen to know what is really going on. Many people, including myself, have seeked advice because I was saddened, angry or confused and what I received is some great advice and sometimes advice I didn't want. I have sometimes reacted nasty and ungrateful for those responses, but I have realized that I put myself into that position. Not everyone is going to agree all the time. But I know that no one ever meant any harm. I have known some of these ladies for over 5 years now and I know that sometimes the truth under friends, just plain hurts. But it is out of concern for me that they give me the advice. What I do with it, is my choice.
Again, I am so very happy for you and that you found your happiness. May endless years of joy and happiness shine down upon you both.
Hugs,
Catherine
Edited 8/3/2007 11:11 am ET by myprecioustwo
Poor thing feels awful because of what happened and the chain of events with her cousin, she feels responsible, but I just told her again the other day (we were discussing my upcoming wedding date) that I am so happy for her and happy with myself and never in a day did I think of blaming her for anything. She's so wonderful! And such a wonderful friend!
Well hello there!
I do remember you well and was sad with what transpired and to be honest I dont even remember all that did...just that people were very upset with me and it was difficult for me! I hate fighting with women its always so painful !
ANYWAY say hello to Donna= I do remember as we have "twins" in common ! Tell her congratulations!!! Speaking of my twins they are now 12!! Going to STATE BASEBALL tournaments this weekend and so excited to cheer them on!
My ex is starting to come around and see them more - hoping he continues to step up!
Hugs~~ MaryBeth
I just wanted to respond formally - not to upset you with the post to myprecioustwo to beg her for scoop on Donna or think your post would be less admired for my inquiry!! LOL!!
I never knew you that well on the board - I think I came in somewhat after - but I was hoping you would share a summary of your story - of how you met - and for goodness sakes on HOW HE PROPOSED and on how you managed a wedding with kids involved and stuff like that.
We are a much warmer and busier board than we ever were in the past. So no worries. We love stories and would love to hear yours!!!!! You are always welcome here mbfun. May you always stay wedded in bliss and enjoy many more days with your handsome hubby.
And how on earth did you get your hair to look like that? OMG - that would take me days and I don't think I could do it - I am such a futz with stuff like that!!
Oh no worries :)
Jerry and I met on match.com in September of 2003. We had kind of a rollercoaster first year and half of dating which is when I posted OFTEN... we went through a couple of life altering heart wrenching events where I came here for support. One of which was a unplanned pregnancy! (I will leave that there) However we worked through that and the event could have made or broke us and thing is it forced us to be the most HONEST we have ever been in our lives. Then Jerry purchased a motorcycle and really wanted to find a group that we could go on rides with... THAT was key which sounds so odd. However we have a WONDERFUL group of friends that we see pretty much every weekend if not more that have become our second family and this has bonded us ! We just started having so much fun together ! I moved in about July of 2005 and he proposed September of 2005 on our dating anniversary on the beach in Cozumel Mexico. He didnt get down on one knee -- we were just holding hands and he said in conversation its time we made it offical and I want us to be married. What do you think? --- and the ring came later - he knew I wanted to design together -- I chose the stone "emerald" and he chose the band.
As to the wedding... friends that we met thru the motorcycle group have a condo in Maui. They offered it to us. We went with 4 of our friends. Kids stayed back home. It was intimate and perfect for us. AS to my hair I PAID big bucks to have that done. She said she studied hawaiian basket weaving and thats how she did my hair! Jerrys first job as my husband was to take all the bobby pins out - to which he fully submitted! hee hee
All the best!!
MaryBeth
You were seeking advice and in a very very bad part of your time with Jerry. You became upset by advice that was given from one of the married ladies. It then set off a huge issue regarding that the single mothers that became married were still continuing to post on the single mom's board. You were hurt, because you were going through much emotional pain and hurt through the unplanned pregnancy and problem that both you and Jerry had. So the comment from a married x single mom, upset you. Donna and I knew why and you and I discussed and understood. However, that is what brought a HUGE change into the group and the entire married ladies went to another group and it only became single mom's forum again. Most of these single mom's that are now on this board, Judy, being one of the first, came right after that split.
What I want to say, is that we have men that post here and we have single mothers that are in committed relationships and we very much welcome married mom's too; especially those that were once in our shoes now. This is a forum of advice to single parents, regardless of married, male or single. It doesn't have to be present advice, it can be past advice and I know your many years of being a single mom and giving other single mom's hope would be very appreciated and welcomed here!
So I hope you will join us. I soo enjoyed having you with us and Donna and I were very saddened that you left.
BTW, I don't live in Germany any longer, I've moved to N.C.
Edited 8/3/2007 12:06 pm ET by myprecioustwo
"This is a forum of advice to single parents, regardless of married, male or single. It doesn't have to be present advice, it can be past advice and I know your many years of being a single mom and giving other single mom's hope would be very appreciated and welcomed here!"
Very true!
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