Chapter 21, Page 3

Chapter 21, Page 3. That's the name I came up with for my blog address. So, what does it mean? Well, it has nothing to do with school or homework, but it has everything to do with life...my life.

After 20 years of marriage I find myself single again. When talking to family and friends about what I have been up to, I find myself saying "in this chapter of my life." I've heard people refer to "starting over," but I'm not starting over. I can't start over. To start over would mean not having experienced a lot of things that I don't want removed from my life, my beautiful children for one. I have experienced other things in life because of them and because of my position as a wife and I don't want to remove those experiences from my life either. Although I choose to end my marriage, I am who I am today (and I think I am a very well rounded person, if I say so myself...lol) because of ALL of these things. So, as I see it my life is continuing on, moving forward, just like reading a book. When you finish one chapter you start a new one and within each chapter are many pages. Hence, the name Chapter 21, page 3.

So, what is on page 3, probably my dating experience, coupled with a lot of self growth and ah-ha moments. I have to be honest, I was completely clueless when it came to dating, clueless about men. I'm not going to do any male bashing, because no man or woman is perfect. I'll just say that I'm not as naive as I once was...lol. I have grown, but I did not grown bitter.

And guess what? Well, I'm just gonna say that I have met a wonderful, wonderful man, who brings a smile to my heart and face and so much joy to my soul. He had me smiling all day today. Why? He sent a dozen red roses to my office as a surprise. I was on cloud nine the entire day that I could hardly keep still in my chair. The ladies in my office were just as excited as I was when they arrived. Some of these ladies had been a great support as I went through my divorce and have continued to be of great encouragement to me when I started dating. So, the few who knew my trials were extremely happy for me. I could go on and on about my sweetie, but I will save it for another day.

Have a great day!