Breaking Up is...Time-Consuming!

So I've managed to steam-roll my way through most of the interrogatories! Don't act like you're not impressed. To be honest, I was rather intimidated by the questions being yelled at me from the page (they were in ALL CAPS). But I whipped out my angry eyebrows and bulleted list and they piped down.

I've been making phone calls to various people and sources I would call as witnesses. I told my mom earlier today that doing that makes me nervous. I guess not so much nervous as embarrassed. "Hello, Marriage Counselor. Remember me...from that one time...like 3 years ago? Yeeeeeah. Um, would you mind playing a vital role in my reality tv show of a life? No, I'm not going to pay you. No, there is no chance your mom will see you on tv. No, you'll have to supply your own wardrobe. Will it help if I ask for your autograph? Sweet. Thanks. Bye."

But things are moving forward and that makes me very happy. The light at the end of the tunnel is slowly getting brighter. I think I can even make out the front of the train it's attached to. :) I just hope that train's fulla money, 'cause if it runs over me without killing me, I'm gonna have ER bills on top of attorney bills and I'd hate to see the fight over who gets which arm/leg.


But seriously, I have never felt better. I feel confident and blessed and I'm excited for every tomorrow. I did apply for a job at Costco which I think I'd really enjoy, so could you maybe send up a few prayers for me (in addition to everything else)? :)

I'm learning to (a.k.a. struggling with) waiting on the Lord. This experience is growing me in many ways which I might not have otherwise known. I'm trying to rely more fully on Him and trust that He wants the very best for me and I just need to wait for Him to show it to me. (Side note: if you know me AT ALL, you know that patience is not something that I was "blessed" with. I just figured it's sitting in a divine basket somewhere, right next to my full feminine figure.)

God is good and Eric and I are doing fantastic!

Have You Heard?

So, I kinda want to try something. I realize it may sound a little strange, and given the subject matter, it may even sound a little morbid.

I think I may want to write about the death of my marriage.

I guess it would be more specifically about the process than the actual death.

Most of you already know this has begun. And a lot of you have wondered why I stuck around this long!

Eric and I have been out of "the house" since May 30, 2010. And, figuratively speaking, neither of us has looked back. We've been enjoying a wonderful summer with my family. And I've been enjoying the built-in siblings for Eric without the pain of labor.

I officially filed for divorce June 24. Huh, that's exactly one month ago. The "announcement" was in the July 4th newspaper. Someone must've known it was worth celebrating.

*Please Note: I do not plan on curbing my sense of humor for the sake of the topic. It's as much a target as anything else. So deal with it, or you may show up in my next post.

For whatever {shady} reason, Levi's attorney's office did not present him with the papers until earlier this week -- like the 19th or 20th. So the weeks that had passed that contained my hope of a 20-day ruling, evaporated.

*looks upward* Must've been a reason for that, right??

I received Levi's "countercomplaint" yesterday (Friday). There were a lot of big words, even for me. If I understand correctly, he wants me to learn Italian and wants joint custody of the decorative star on the living room wall.

It included a set of interrogatories (was the word "questions" too understandable to qualify for legal terminology?) for me to answer. Mostly about possessions, debt, and possession of debt. Oh, and I also have to list any witnesses I plan on calling if this all goes to trial. I seriously hope I haven't burned any bridges with the local bartenders. . .

Sparks Were Flying

With all the "controversy" surrounding this year's 4th of July, I've gotta admit that it was nice to have 2 days to celebrate it. Made for a much more relaxed celebration.

Eric and I, along with my mom, Shelley and Michael, made it to the annual Sagebrush Days parade in Buhl Saturday morning. Mom and Shelley were actually in the parade, with Shelley's 4H Group - Paca Kids. We all went to a big BBQ with a bunch of people from our church.

And yesterday, I spent part of the afternoon making a dessert to take to the Jarvis's house, who are some of my closest friends. Tyler & Johanna (and their boys) are some of my dearest friends as well, came to celebrate with us! We had hamburgers and hotdogs with all the delicious extras, watched a little baseball, passed baby Korbin around, lit some fireworks and just enjoyed each other's company.

L-R: Eric, Suzanne, Sydney, Bentley (on top), Tyler, Johanna, & Jon

Eric, Suzanne & Sydney playing with the sparklers!

My incredible girlfriends -- Johanna & Suzanne
And our kiddos -- Bentley, Eric & Sydney
(Not pictured: sleeping baby Korbin)