I love to walk and swim..and I did weightlifting, and enjoyed that until I did myself an injury!! LOL
I love to read and cook.. and I am considered to be an excellent cook, but oh how I love it when someone cooks for me. I hate chocolate! and marmalade is also something which I detest. But everything else is worth eating and I am always willing to try something new in the food line!
I left my career of 20 odd yrs to go back to University. I moved back to Brisbane from Toowoomba and have settled in nicely. That was a big change in my life but one that I have NOT regretted. LOL
Michael of Virginia sent me URLs on a continuous basis in the first few traumatic months of my separation. He never knew what I was going through as he was diligent in his sending of URLs without speaking too much. He made my insane days sane. Thank you, my man. I love you. You are a wonderful Christian man who made me feel good about myself again. It is so good to see you married now to a wonderful lady but I sure miss our talks on the phone!
And what about real life meetings as a result of meeting on the Net? Gordon was the first person I met. A truly gentle man who's intelligence was such an inspiration to me. And invariably, I find that most Net addicts are computer literate, and one who I call Dr Geek ( a real Dr and so much fun!) has also become a good friend and lives there too. And then came Paul.. a computer engineer turned natural therapist. How we debated over the ICQ!! I never tired of his intelligence and wit. And then I met my match in kooomba, also a Gordon. This man is gentle, caring, kind and the most wonderful man I have yet met. LOL. He calls me 'the intelligent man's pin up girl'. He walks with me and he is proud of me... feelings that I am not used to in my life.. but let me tell you, it feels GREAT!! Big hug to you my man!
2002 UPDATE!!!
I cannot believe that it has over 12 months since I updated this site! So much has gone on in my life! Gordon and I went from strength to strength, we got engaged and we were so wonderfully happy! Well perhaps I was wonderfully happy! We were both going to church again and enjoying life to the fullest. Perhaps it was at my prodding that he re-evaluated his position with his separated spouse.
As my brother, Tim, said, 'the truth is that you were the one which probably saved his marriage. If you were not there, he would probably be divorced. You gave him the confidence he needed to believe in himself. You were the confidence he needed to push past the pain of
rejection (which gets to men so much) of his former
wife so that he could be healed.'
Well I did such a great job that Gordon broke the engagement to go back to his wife. We remain friends to this day, but he took with him a HUGE piece of my heart that took time to heal.
I am friends again with my Naturopath friend. I appreciate him so much because he has been a rock when I needed one! He picked up the pieces and just was THERE all the time. I cried on him a lot and he didnt mind! A true friend is like a diamond, so precious and rare! Thank you, Paul.
2003 UPDATE
I cannot believe that it has been nearly five years since my separation! The separation is what started me building web pages and making a personal journey into so many areas. I have worked and I have got my life back in order. I have been doing voluntary work as well as paid work. My voluntary work was with The Tribe of Judah ( http://www.toj.org.au ) and we fed thousands upon thousands of hungry people. I am also being used in the computer area at TOJ and I build Power Point presentations for the songs during the services. And I go out to the highways and byways to minister to people (outlaws). No, I do not own a Harley but I do go to the Meets. Recently I was given a Patch which when worn carries awesome responsibilities.
What about new friends? I have some very very good female friends who love me and sustain me during the realities of life. Naomi, Sue, Letitia who can always be relied on for the lunches, movies and the coffees!!
So have the men in my life changed? My sons are still as wonderful as ever but as they grow, so do my prayers grow. My son, Scott (31) has finally a wonderful girlfriend. Just like my daughter in law I find this young lady so precious and I pray that they will have a future together. Paul is still one of my best friends and we have fun together and go to the movies together. He is a great Naturopath as well so I lean on him for my health too. I can be so mercenary at times!! LOL
It took me a very long time to get over my ex fiance. But at last I can say that I am healed but it took two years! Who is my Current Love? The One who I love the most is God Almighty Himself. He is my Rock, my Fortress and certainly my Deliverer and I love Him with all my heart, soul, mind and strength. I am certainly in no way perfect and yet He continues to love me as He always has done even before I knew Him. I have had my tough times but He has been there
Late 2003 UPDATE
Well the Tribe of Judah is not my home church anymore. I was whisked away by another Pastor to do the administration of two of his food warehouses. I missed the Tribe for a long time.
My sons are all well. Greg works in Tourism, so does Scott but his relationship with that wonderful young lady is finished now and there have been a lot of tears. Guys hurt as much as women. Daniel lives with his lady and seems to be happy. Stephen who is 21 soon, has moved back home and is a lot more settled and is working hard. MY BOYS!! I am so proud of them. I love them very much. LOL
1 January 2004
Another year has started. The BEST Christmas present I received was a phone call from my little sister, Johanna(31) to tell me that she accepted Jesus as her personal Lord and Saviour! Oh what rejoicing! I was so over the moon as the saying goes. God answers prayer. It took 26 years of prayer on just my part (many others have prayed too) but oh! it was so worth the wait! And what a change in my little sister! She is a total darling! Thank you Lord for her name now being in the book of Life. AMEN!
16 February 2005
Another Update!
Wow! Where has the time gone? I have moved on. No more Paul, no more Gordon. I sense such a relief. Although the friendships from these two will always be in my heart, I am so pleased that Paul has found himself a wonderful girlfriend. He was such a good friend but he could not be my friend as well as having a girlfriend. I cannot see the logic in that but I wish him the best.
After years of too-ing and fro-ing between G and myself, we finally sat down and discussed where we were both heading. He desperately wants to go on in God and I need to get a life. His prayer is that I find someone as good as him. When he said that to me, I said, Now wait a minute, do you think I could have someone like you with a few improvements? LOL Only time will tell.
Three of my boys started their own Tourism business last year. It pays to take your children on good holidays!! We had taken the boys to Moreton and Fraser Islands for around 20 odd years, and now they conduct their business on the Islands. They are good Tour Guides and business is building up well as they show their love of the Islands to both Domestic and International tourists.
5 September 2005
I have had many challenges thrown my way regarding my web site. If you are reading this, you MUST be one of my dear friends. I do not open my heart to just anyone. And to answer your question, Why write such sadness? Did the great poets of the last century throw their work away when they wrote sad poems? No!! Their work is enjoyed by all today because of their life journey. I rest my case. Enjoy my journey with me, through the good and the bad. LOL
I started a great job as an Employment Consultant at the beginning of 2005. I help people with disabilities get back into work. The work is hard, the rewards are magnificent. The relationships that are built are awesome. Everyone of my clients are special, very special. I work with a great Team and that helps also.
There are no men of any significance in my life at the moment. I push most of them away, despite my very vocal and sassy self in the chat rooms. As one of my friends said today, Lis, you are not as tough as you make out. You are just a softie. Hush, I said, I do not want anyone to know that. LOL
2006
My boys' business in Tourism is going from strength to strength. Greg works at the business nearly full time, Daniel is the silent partner and still works at the Quarry. Scott looks after the busses and somehow manages to work at the Brewery as well. LOL. And Steve finally has his authorisation to be a Tour Guide which was a great goal for him.
Men? Well I am just not becoming involved with them at present. I have a goal to have an Operation in September and just am focussing on that!! Get myself healthy again is my goal!
Love to you all
Please read my links. BETRAYED is a personal journey and DESPAIR comes from my soul. E-mail me with your thoughts. One of my best friends Michael, has written a poem along the same vein. Please read it .. A Song of Love.. and e-mail him directly. He has been healed and restoration has taken place. And Michael, if you are reading this occasionally, please drop me a line. My e-mail address is at the end of this page. Just let me know how you are please. I can see that you have visited your page many times. *grin* I thank everyone who has e-mailed me with their thoughts.. you are so special and wonderful.
My Life
Here I am at nearly 50 looking at the world through such different eyes than that of a woman who married young and had four sons. Thirty odd years later, I am divorced and find that I have a whole new set of friends out there on the Net and away from the Net.
I am a natural redhead.. a question asked of me by most men!! And I stand 5'4" tall and I have very dark brown eyes. Many say that my eyes speak, and it is true.
I have two brothers and two sisters, and I am the oldest in the family. My brothers and sisters live all over Australia, and my Mum lives in Toowoomba. My own family consists of four very fine handsome young men aged 33, 31, 23 and 21. I also have a daughter-in-law, who is tall and beautiful and has a beautiful nature to match. And I am the proud grandmother of three grand sons. YES!!
My likes and dislikes
WOW!!!!! I cannot believe how long I have had this web site!
I am still working as an Employment Consultant to place people with disabilities into work. I have forged great friendships amongst the Team. Of course we are the BEST team in the Company and have the top workers in the Team also. LOL. And yes we brag a lot too.
Lis
