Remember all that stuff I said about not being ready to meet someone? I was wrong. I have met someone and been corresponding with him, and I am positively glowing as a result! Let me tell you, all that time I was locked into a relationship with a person who was never available and someone I had to tiptoe around so many issues with and all along thinking I had found someone beyond compare... The truth is, I just didn't know what possibilities could be if I let myself meet new people!
Ok, remember me telling you about e-harmony and how I wasn't going to pursue it? Well, they had sent me a list of "matches," and I saw one that intrigued me. His name is Jeff, he's 39 and from a community near Grand Rapids (but closer to the lakeshore). That wasn't what intrigued me, though. What intrigued me was that he said that one of the things he is passionate about in life is being a good role model for his children, realizing that everything he does has an impact on them and thus making good choices for their sake. He wants his children to be as proud of him as he is of his own father. He values honesty and friendship and humor and leading by example. Hm! Very interesting! So, we began the communication process....
WOW! He's open! He's honest! He's sincere! He doesn't try to impress me! But he has opinions and thoughts and when I say something he doesn't just go, "Oh." I don't have to constantly edit myself with him. He doesn't talk endlessly about work or all the things going wrong in his life. His life is actually going well! He's emotionally secure! He's stable! He's successful! He makes good choices! He's not addicted to anything and goes to church every Sunday!
And he likes me. He said that he is "more than intrigued" with me and finds me "refreshing." And attractive.
Whooooo-hooooo! Giddee-ap, cowboy!
Did I just fell off the turnip truck or is he the mighty rare find I think he is?
When I send him an email and am expecting one back from him, I get all nervous inside wondering what he will say to me this time.
People, I may not have found Mr. Right. I don't know yet. But I have DEFINITELY found Mr. Better-than-what-I-had and Mr. I'll-find-out-if-he's-Mr-Right!
We've been communicating all week, and now he's asked me out!
Glow-glow-glow!
P.S. He is TALL and has a beautiful family and - thank you, Lord - is sooo good looking. Oh, my big gap-toothed smile is flashing!
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This just might be "it"......omg...so happy for you. Enjoy, and take your time to see the whole person. Can't wait for the details.....lol god bless e harmony...lol
I am so happy for you!!! I hope the date goes well for you. You deserve to find someone as great as you. He sounds like he is. Good Luck.
Weeeee! Grats and cheers:)(haha, now I suddenly sound very gay:))
Just on account of we don't know this guy, I would like to have a picture of him or address or something so that you aren't sticking your neck out too far. Anyone can say anything on e-harmony or otherwise...what I mean is you are my daughter and I would just like some reassurance. After all, he does sound too good to be true! Anyone else with me on tnat?
I've been thinking about you, Laura. This is, I think, the fourth time I've seen you take the scattered little pieces of your life and start to build something meaningful (has it been in four year cycles?). And you've impressed me every time.
Here's the pattern I see: it may be a pat summation or a miraculous flash of insight, you decide -
shattered life common denominator: relationships with unworthy men.
rebuilt life common denominator: faith.
We're all behind you, Laura.
Grandma: Well, if this thing works out, you'll have to tell Van a big ol' Thank you!
Roo: I'll tell you, I could really go for some relationship happiness right about now! I'm hoping this guy sees in me what my friends and family do (I think....gosh, that could cut both ways!)
ISA: I would NEVER mistake you for gay! Especially after your drunken exploits! ;0
Mom: Don't worry. My shit-o-meter has not been going off, which is a good sign.
Chill Daddy: I appreciate the vote of confidence. And you are right; things have gone down hill with bad relationship choices, but God seems to be pretty willing to keep helping me pick those itty bitty pieces back up again. Thank goodness!
Despite wet-spot comments and slutty pictures. That's why it's called 'Amazing' grace.
I agree with mom's advice. We love ya and dont want you to be hurt. Share his picture with someone in the family. Van and Irene are happy fer ya. lol
Best o luck sista...I'm sure that if he doesn't work out, there will be plenty of other dudes that you will have the option of meeting and getting to know.
Ok, ok. If anyone wants an emailed copy of the picture, let me know. But make it fast because I have work to do, you know. ;)
Shorty: I think Dan was more than enough "Dude" for me. I'm looking forward to getting to know a MAN.
psst psst...those internet things can and do work. I know ;-)
hehe, mom sounds like my mum.
I would love a pic. However dont want to make you work to hard. lol
Guyana-gyal: DCvR is a skeptic, but I think this works for me! I like being able to know where someone is at and a little bit about the "inner stuff" about them before the tete-a-tete commences!
Grandma: Check your email. You might have a surprise! ;)
I want a copy.
You got one. :)
Awwww, don't listen to Dcvr, what does he know :-)
Long ago people used to meet through being pen-friends.
It's just another way of meeting. What difference is it, whether you meet in a bar, at a party, online? It's people meeting people. Some are good, some are bad, no matter how you meet.
Good luck, Bunnyjo, and I hope this guy is good to you, for you.
Listen to your mom.
That is the only rule that is absolute in life. It is also the rule most often ignored, which is the action most often regretted.
- M
Grandma: Hmm...I sent it to your new email address. I wonder what happened it it? I did get a message that the email I sent to mom was delayed, but....dunno!
Guyana-Gyal: Thank you! DCvR is a lucky man, he's got his GH and doesn't have to go looking for his good half! For those of us that do, I say...whatever works! ;)
Marcheline: TRUST ME, I will not fall into the trap of taking anything my mom has to say again lightly. It's cost me in the past...
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