Intexas2stay
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WOW!!!! Its been like 4 years since I have logged in here. I was surprised that my user name still worked!!!! Browsing through the forums I am glad to see many people I know through the forum are still here. For those who may not remember, or dont know me, I am Nicole, I started the Secret Santa Gift Swap, many years ago. Do you still do that?
Well, time has not been kind on me. My husband divorced me last year... (another woman) And he wound up with the kids, although we have joint custody. He got the house, everything.... He even had the nerve to tell me he wanted the divorce on THANKSGIVING!!!!! My three beloved cats, Mootie, Spanky, and Tibble, all died... My health has proven to be a disaster. 2 years ago I ended up having a Pulmonary Embolism, ( blood clot in lung) which was as I have been told by all of my doctors, should have killed me, as it was a clot on BOTH sides of the artery. A few months later, the seperation happened, then I got another clot, and it was then I was diagnosed with a very rare blood disorder, which in laymans terms, means that I lack a certain protine in my blood that manages the clotting factor, so the only thing my body knows how to do is clot. It cant be turned off. I had another clot on top of a eptopic pregnancy that ended in miscarriage. I have since thrown several other small clots, some superficial, some more dangerous. My mental health went on a rapid downward spiral after my husband left. My Bipolar disorder was added too by anxiety disorder and a few other small things. So now I take more drugs than your typical HIV patient.
Its been a LONG journey for me to get where I am today. I met a wonderful man, Chris, who is younger than I, but fills my heart with love and understanding, especially when it comes to my health. My ex, well I think he got tired of all of my "diseases" and didnt care if I lived or died. Chris works hard to support us, and puts up with me, SO I know I am lucky there. I have also developed a very close relationship with my sister, a relationship we never had before now. In fact, two of my cousins who live close by have chosen my ex husband over a relationship with me. But as long as I have my sister on my side, I am ok.
My ex kicked me out of the house we shared last year. He had long since moved out, but was set on making my life miserable, so he kicked me out, thinking I would move to Colorado with my mom. Well, he was wrong. By a miracle, I called my grandmother asking for help. I hadnt spoken to her in 10 years. She sent me money that day, and I bought a travel trailer. I have lived in Rockport, Tx, Luling, Tx and 4 months ago, I moved to Port Aransas, a lovely island off the Texas coast. I am sad to say that the island does not have enough room for horses, but maybe someday I will join in the horse loving world again.
My children, Katie and Sebastian are growing up so fast. They seem to be doing well with their dad, he supports them well, and I see them as often as I can.
I have made many great friends here on the island. Its a small place, so I am alwaysw running into people I know or who knows someone I do.
CHris works as a dockhand on the Flipper, out of Dolphin Docks, a local fishing guide service, and we have many friends there. He loves to fish, so it is his dream job. I cant work, due to my health, but when I feel up to it, I get out and go mudding, or fishing, or just go out to see friends. When its nice I even make it to the beach, usually at night, when its not so crowded, and HOT!!!!!
I have to say that today, I am proud of what I have overcome. The divorce just about killed me, and I never thought Id be able to come through ok. But I did. I miss my beloved horses, just having them in the backyard was a gift. In Luling, I worked as a ranch hand, and got to assist in the care of over 40 horses, and that was soothing, but not having one of my own was hard.
Anyways, I hope those who remember me will stop in and say Hi!!!! You can find me on myspace, under Nicole Trowbridge. I miss so many here, and look forward to meeting the new people here as well.
As always, God Bless, and hug your minis for me if you get a chance!!!!!
Nicole
Well, time has not been kind on me. My husband divorced me last year... (another woman) And he wound up with the kids, although we have joint custody. He got the house, everything.... He even had the nerve to tell me he wanted the divorce on THANKSGIVING!!!!! My three beloved cats, Mootie, Spanky, and Tibble, all died... My health has proven to be a disaster. 2 years ago I ended up having a Pulmonary Embolism, ( blood clot in lung) which was as I have been told by all of my doctors, should have killed me, as it was a clot on BOTH sides of the artery. A few months later, the seperation happened, then I got another clot, and it was then I was diagnosed with a very rare blood disorder, which in laymans terms, means that I lack a certain protine in my blood that manages the clotting factor, so the only thing my body knows how to do is clot. It cant be turned off. I had another clot on top of a eptopic pregnancy that ended in miscarriage. I have since thrown several other small clots, some superficial, some more dangerous. My mental health went on a rapid downward spiral after my husband left. My Bipolar disorder was added too by anxiety disorder and a few other small things. So now I take more drugs than your typical HIV patient.
Its been a LONG journey for me to get where I am today. I met a wonderful man, Chris, who is younger than I, but fills my heart with love and understanding, especially when it comes to my health. My ex, well I think he got tired of all of my "diseases" and didnt care if I lived or died. Chris works hard to support us, and puts up with me, SO I know I am lucky there. I have also developed a very close relationship with my sister, a relationship we never had before now. In fact, two of my cousins who live close by have chosen my ex husband over a relationship with me. But as long as I have my sister on my side, I am ok.
My ex kicked me out of the house we shared last year. He had long since moved out, but was set on making my life miserable, so he kicked me out, thinking I would move to Colorado with my mom. Well, he was wrong. By a miracle, I called my grandmother asking for help. I hadnt spoken to her in 10 years. She sent me money that day, and I bought a travel trailer. I have lived in Rockport, Tx, Luling, Tx and 4 months ago, I moved to Port Aransas, a lovely island off the Texas coast. I am sad to say that the island does not have enough room for horses, but maybe someday I will join in the horse loving world again.
My children, Katie and Sebastian are growing up so fast. They seem to be doing well with their dad, he supports them well, and I see them as often as I can.
I have made many great friends here on the island. Its a small place, so I am alwaysw running into people I know or who knows someone I do.
CHris works as a dockhand on the Flipper, out of Dolphin Docks, a local fishing guide service, and we have many friends there. He loves to fish, so it is his dream job. I cant work, due to my health, but when I feel up to it, I get out and go mudding, or fishing, or just go out to see friends. When its nice I even make it to the beach, usually at night, when its not so crowded, and HOT!!!!!
I have to say that today, I am proud of what I have overcome. The divorce just about killed me, and I never thought Id be able to come through ok. But I did. I miss my beloved horses, just having them in the backyard was a gift. In Luling, I worked as a ranch hand, and got to assist in the care of over 40 horses, and that was soothing, but not having one of my own was hard.
Anyways, I hope those who remember me will stop in and say Hi!!!! You can find me on myspace, under Nicole Trowbridge. I miss so many here, and look forward to meeting the new people here as well.
As always, God Bless, and hug your minis for me if you get a chance!!!!!
Nicole