The End

Ok, i know you are wondering how today went (the following was written while waiting for my turn...i may edit it at a later time)...wait no further:

Today is the day I will write the final words in a 12 year chapter in my life. I won't recap the last 12 years here. If you want to know about it, just ask.
I'm amazed at how quickly things can change. Eleven years of what i thought, and still believe, to be happiness...and WHAM...it hits you square in the chest. Ten months after things got weird and here i am, divorced. That still leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. I think i have seen my darkest days. i hope they don't get much worse than what i experienced...i might not be able to handle it. The wounds are still healing...i'm on the mend. Of course the scars will remain...chicks dig scars right?

There is nothing else that needs to be said. It's already been said. All interested parties know how i feel and i've said what i've need to say.

I do want to, again, thank all of those that helped me through this ordeal. Thanks to those that spent time with me, sent emails, made phone calls, and just plain thought about me (i know some of you wanted to say something, but just didn't know what to say...that's okay). I thank you just the same.

Today i am divorced, free of the chains that bind. I received the closure that i needed to move on. I don't expect things to change drastically starting tomorrow. Although, life has taught me that things can, and do, change drastically...especially when you are lulled into a sense of normalcy or complacency. So, keep on the look out...things can sneak up on you...things you aren't looking for. These things may not always be bad. Some times, the good times come out of nowhere.

So, what are my final words for this 12 year chapter? Well, my brain isn't producing quite the phropheticisms that i had hoped. so, i'm stealing a line from a movie: "One more thing, it's been emotional!"

D-Day Set

As i suspected, nearer rather than further away. I have a court date for Monday, May 14th. It was monday, or several weeks down the road...So, of course, i chose monday. With my schedule as hectic as it is for this month, this D-day interferes with some plans that i was formulating, but i'll take it. Wish me luck...

One Step Closer

I FINALLY got it! I got the signature that i needed. I am one step closer to writing the final words in my long 12 year chapter. since the 60 day "cooling off" period has already expired, i expect that a court date will be nearer rather than further away. I will drop the paper work off at the lawyer's office on my way to work today and that should be that. I attend court, sign some documents, and it's done...

...then i can open to a fresh blank page and start the first words of a new chapter...

Conducting Business

Since i'm on console tonight, i thought i'd clean up some business matters that i've been meaning to do. I made all the necessary calls that i needed to and i think i've severed all the ties that i need to do. Now, i just need that one signature and a trip to the courthouse to close this chapter in the book of Todd's life. I think there will be some additional forms to fill out once everything is legal, but i took care of what i can right now. I'm sure i'll be reminded of something i forgot to do...such is life.

Well, it's about that time to start getting ready for work...have a good evening.