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Apr 25, 2008 8:38 PM CST Decisions Decisions
gangel
gangelgangelPlovdiv, Bulgaria, Hampshire, England UK52 Threads 16 Polls 5,028 Posts
What was the most important decision you've made?Why was it important to u? Was it worth taking it?conversingcheering
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Apr 25, 2008 8:42 PM CST Decisions Decisions
Hugz_n_Kissez
Hugz_n_KissezHugz_n_KissezSomeplace, Ontario Canada59 Threads 2 Polls 25,438 Posts
gangel: What was the most important decision you've made?Why was it important to u? Was it worth taking it?


A change in career and yes it was well worth it.....I am not working in the area that has always been my life's passion....

wine teddybear hug
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Apr 25, 2008 8:43 PM CST Decisions Decisions
Hugz_n_Kissez
Hugz_n_KissezHugz_n_KissezSomeplace, Ontario Canada59 Threads 2 Polls 25,438 Posts
Hugz_n_Kissez: A change in career and yes it was well worth it.....I am not working in the area that has always been my life's passion....



*now....roll eyes
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Apr 25, 2008 8:53 PM CST Decisions Decisions
dcj22
dcj22dcj22Somewhere, Tennessee USA102 Threads 3 Polls 11,581 Posts
When I was pregnant, every one I knew kept telling me that I should take her father to court for child support. Instead, I made a deal with him. I gave him a choice. He could be there and be a regular part of her life and pay child support, or he could stay away from her and out of our lives altogether, and I wouldn't ask him to pay any child support. He chose the latter.

It was the hardest decision I've ever made. Everyone was against what I was doing. However, they came back to me and told me I had done the right thing later.

I knew that he was the kind of man who would neglect my daughter. I made the right decision for both of us, but it was the hardest and most important decision I've ever made.
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Apr 25, 2008 9:13 PM CST Decisions Decisions
classicrockgirl
classicrockgirlclassicrockgirlInverness, Florida USA12 Threads 2,414 Posts
Same as Hugs. Just moved and went to school for a new career. And just aced my nursing boards today!!!!cheering
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Apr 25, 2008 9:24 PM CST Decisions Decisions
Hugz_n_Kissez
Hugz_n_KissezHugz_n_KissezSomeplace, Ontario Canada59 Threads 2 Polls 25,438 Posts
classicrockgirl: Same as Hugs. Just moved and went to school for a new career. And just aced my nursing boards today!!!!


Congrats....Good for you girl!!!!!!!!!!!!


applause cheering hug teddybear
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Apr 25, 2008 9:25 PM CST Decisions Decisions
classicrockgirl
classicrockgirlclassicrockgirlInverness, Florida USA12 Threads 2,414 Posts
Hugz_n_Kissez: Congrats....Good for you girl!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Thanks yes am so excited. Can't believe I did so well.
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Apr 25, 2008 9:43 PM CST Decisions Decisions
solitare
solitaresolitareBariloche, Rio Negro Argentina40 Threads 4,041 Posts
gangel: What was the most important decision you've made?Why was it important to u? Was it worth taking it?


One thing that I've learned is that there are more than one; they seem to keep coming and always when you're not ready . I used to think it was getting out of the military, then I thought that it was taking the chance to marry and have a family. One connects to the other as more will be. No regrets in trying, certainly and absolutely no regrets at having and raising two children on my own. That was the hardest. Now I'm looking at another 'most important decision'...and no clue as to deciding on what...another case of 'just a wing and a prayer' . I hate doing that.
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May 30, 2008 1:09 AM CST Decisions Decisions
alex_192
alex_192alex_192sarasota, USA38 Threads 1,271 Posts
gangel: What was the most important decision you've made?Why was it important to u? Was it worth taking it?


to give put my life on hold not knowing when i would be able to resume it

it was worth doing it

it was hart but the reward worth it
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Jun 1, 2008 2:21 AM CST Decisions Decisions
Portiea
PortieaPortieaKonstanz, Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany93 Threads 11 Polls 4,000 Posts
gangel: What was the most important decision you've made?Why was it important to u? Was it worth taking it?
The most important decision for me was to make the move to get a job overseas because it was what I really wanted. I got the job, sold all my stuff, packed up and left the States. Now I am living my dreams and am very happy. I think most people are afraid to follow their dreams...sad...as they say, you only live once. I can't imagine living your whole life wishing and dreaming for something else.
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Jun 1, 2008 2:32 AM CST Decisions Decisions
dillydally
dillydallydillydallyBehind the hills and Burns ..., Strathclyde, Scotland UK57 Threads 2,697 Posts
my boy was a twin when he was im my womb but at the birth i was told there was complications (i wont get into that) and that connors other brother would be severely disabled as well as blind he may not last long .

i had 2 hours with him and yes to this day i still cry for him ,my decision was to either have him buried or the docs could perform an autopsy on him instead ........... i choose the autopsy
was it worth taking ? no ,i wish now that i had buried him and that i at least had a place to go mourn him and place flowers and toys but all i can do now is mourn inside .
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Jun 1, 2008 2:34 AM CST Decisions Decisions
Portiea
PortieaPortieaKonstanz, Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany93 Threads 11 Polls 4,000 Posts
dillydally: my boy was a twin when he was im my womb but at the birth i was told there was complications (i wont get into that) and that connors other brother would be severely disabled as well as blind he may not last long .

i had 2 hours with him and yes to this day i still cry for him ,my decision was to either have him buried or the docs could perform an autopsy on him instead ........... i choose the autopsy
was it worth taking ? no ,i wish now that i had buried him and that i at least had a place to go mourn him and place flowers and toys but all i can do now is mourn inside .
I'm so sorrysad flower bouquet We have to make decisions that affect our lives and can not always know if it will be the right one...comfort
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Jun 1, 2008 2:38 AM CST Decisions Decisions
dillydally
dillydallydillydallyBehind the hills and Burns ..., Strathclyde, Scotland UK57 Threads 2,697 Posts
Portiea: I'm so sorry We have to make decisions that affect our lives and can not always know if it will be the right one...



hug very true ,for ages after it everyone kept saying the same thing "you'v made the best decision"but i knew i hadn't ,i knew the minute i opened my mouth that i hadn't made the right one but i was 17 then and to afraid to speak out so i kept my mouth shut .
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Jun 1, 2008 2:39 AM CST Decisions Decisions
dcj22
dcj22dcj22Somewhere, Tennessee USA102 Threads 3 Polls 11,581 Posts
It was huge, and yes, it was worth it. I'm too tired to explain, but I will tomorrow. grin
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Jun 1, 2008 2:41 AM CST Decisions Decisions
dcj22
dcj22dcj22Somewhere, Tennessee USA102 Threads 3 Polls 11,581 Posts
dillydally: my boy was a twin when he was im my womb but at the birth i was told there was complications (i wont get into that) and that connors other brother would be severely disabled as well as blind he may not last long .

i had 2 hours with him and yes to this day i still cry for him ,my decision was to either have him buried or the docs could perform an autopsy on him instead ........... i choose the autopsy
was it worth taking ? no ,i wish now that i had buried him and that i at least had a place to go mourn him and place flowers and toys but all i can do now is mourn inside .



Oh my god, sweetie. How painful this must be. I wish I could share this pain with you. We all make decisions that seem like the best choice at them time. All you can do is no that you were following your heart at that time. You will always hold him there, right next to Connor. comforthughug
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Jun 1, 2008 2:46 AM CST Decisions Decisions
dillydally
dillydallydillydallyBehind the hills and Burns ..., Strathclyde, Scotland UK57 Threads 2,697 Posts
dcj22: Oh my god, sweetie. How painful this must be. I wish I could share this pain with you. We all make decisions that seem like the best choice at them time. All you can do is no that you were following your heart at that time. You will always hold him there, right next to Connor.


thankyou love ,it was 10 years ago but seems like yesterday and strangely enough i can talk about it, but the minute someone else mentions it i break down ,i understand your situation and admire you for the action you took hug your one great lady dana bouquet
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Jun 1, 2008 3:03 AM CST Decisions Decisions
shipoker55
shipoker55shipoker55St. Petersburg, Florida USA211 Threads 2 Polls 9,362 Posts
gangel: What was the most important decision you've made?Why was it important to u? Was it worth taking it?


The decision to live on my own for the rest of my life. It means I will have total control of my future as well as the present. It means I will spent most nights alone, but that is better than having a mate and spending my nights being lonely!!
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Jun 1, 2008 4:37 AM CST Decisions Decisions
Aries01
Aries01Aries01Kent, England UK47 Threads 4 Polls 2,732 Posts
gangel: What was the most important decision you've made?Why was it important to u? Was it worth taking it?


Becoming a Christian... it has really changed my outlook on life and myself... in a good way... I am not inclined to worry about unimportant stuff even more.. not even meeting Mr Right... cause I know my life will unfold the way it is meant to...and in the way that is best for me

wave Hiya Gangel hug hug
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Jun 1, 2008 5:11 AM CST Decisions Decisions
jus_4you
jus_4youjus_4youpleasantville, New Jersey USA62 Threads 676 Posts
dcj22: When I was pregnant, every one I knew kept telling me that I should take her father to court for child support. Instead, I made a deal with him. I gave him a choice. He could be there and be a regular part of her life and pay child support, or he could stay away from her and out of our lives altogether, and I wouldn't ask him to pay any child support. He chose the latter.

It was the hardest decision I've ever made. Everyone was against what I was doing. However, they came back to me and told me I had done the right thing later.

I knew that he was the kind of man who would neglect my daughter. I made the right decision for both of us, but it was the hardest and most important decision I've ever made.
I don`t know how any man could not want to be with there kids i find it so hard to give up my daughter for the week she is with her mother
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Jun 1, 2008 7:39 AM CST Decisions Decisions
dcj22: When I was pregnant, every one I knew kept telling me that I should take her father to court for child support. Instead, I made a deal with him. I gave him a choice. He could be there and be a regular part of her life and pay child support, or he could stay away from her and out of our lives altogether, and I wouldn't ask him to pay any child support. He chose the latter.

It was the hardest decision I've ever made. Everyone was against what I was doing. However, they came back to me and told me I had done the right thing later.

I knew that he was the kind of man who would neglect my daughter. I made the right decision for both of us, but it was the hardest and most important decision I've ever made.


I did something similar with my 2 boys. They were living with my ex and her bf and her mom who was developing Alsheimers rapidly and was being verbally abusive to my sons due to her deteriorating mental condition. I wanted my sons desparately and agreed to take them and not require my ex to pay child support. I found out several years later that I had no legal right to make that decision as child support was the property of my children and not mine to give away. You can't get blood out of a turnip though and she didn't have 2 nickles to rub together. Did I do right? I think so because while they were with her my older boy ran away 3 times.
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