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Ok an update from OJ for those that have been asking

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onlyjoking9329 · 02/10/2009 14:13

You know how the last three years have been so bloody difficult and over that time i have shared a lot on MN which in turn has meant that i have had a huge amount of support which frankly still blows me away. you have walked beside me throu the tears so i think it is only fair that you get to share the joy
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The kids continue to make me proud and amaze me in equal measures they have coped with the death of their lovely dad far better than i could have imagined.
i am doing really well, it has been almost 16 months now and i have adjusted to the new life i didn't want or choose and.............................
i feel very lucky for what we do have now.
some of you have asked on facebook what it is that is making me smile and the answer is.......... i have been seeing someone who is very special and he has made me feel very special too.
He says that he understands that i will always love Steve and he doesn't want that to ever change but hopes that i have enough love to share with him

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TrinityHasAVampireRhino · 30/10/2009 22:40

OJ
I am so very very happy for you
xxx

VaginaShmergina · 30/10/2009 22:47

Ditto what I said on FB Jo !!!!! Have had two drinks for you this evening !!!

northender · 30/10/2009 22:49

Congratulations OJ, wonderful news!

swampster · 30/10/2009 22:51

Utterly fabulous!

Oneandnomore · 30/10/2009 22:56

Oh congratulations OJ!
That is fab news.

3cutedarlings · 30/10/2009 23:06

aww so thrilled for you all

(formally twocutedarlings, we have met on the SN board one of my DDs has ASD)

corblimeymadam · 30/10/2009 23:27

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Niecie · 31/10/2009 00:01

How wonderful!

Many congratulations.

aWitchForLifeNotJustHalloween · 31/10/2009 00:08

fan-bloody-tastic
very pleased for you (all)

mumtofour · 31/10/2009 00:36

CONGRATULATIONS !! Wow Wow Wow!! . Am sooooooooo pleased for you and for Tom. You are made for each other and it so wonderful to see you so happy and smiling. All my love to you both. xxx

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onlyjoking9329 · 31/10/2009 02:48

Thankyou all, I am still smiling and cannot sleep, I keep looking at my ring and wondering how I got to be so lucky.

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BudaBones · 31/10/2009 07:06

I am so happy for you OJ.

mummylin2495 · 31/10/2009 09:11

many many congratulations to you and Tom,i hope you have a very happy life together.Do we get to see a pic of your beatiful ring ?

bellavita · 31/10/2009 09:29

Don't think you will know me OJ, but I followed your threads with great sadness for you.

I have only just seen this and shed a tear at the beginning with your fantastic news and then another one with your engagement news. How lovely for you.

You and your children so deserve to be happy once more.

Many many congratulations

Fabster · 31/10/2009 12:42

GrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrin

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onlyjoking9329 · 31/10/2009 12:45

of course i know you, tom and i have matching wide grin smiles.
I am taking toms DD who is 20 out for lunch this afternoon, am nervous

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Fabster · 31/10/2009 12:50

I expect she is a bit nervous too.

Just act as if she is a potential new friend and not your step-daughter to be.

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onlyjoking9329 · 31/10/2009 12:58

i have met her a couple of times and we chat on FB often, she thinks we should have an engagement party!

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MarsLady · 31/10/2009 13:00

Congratulations darling. You deserve every happiness!

MagnolianMonsterMash · 31/10/2009 13:13

Huge congratulations xx

Fabster · 31/10/2009 13:15

Do you want a party?

EccentricaGallumbats · 31/10/2009 13:18

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!

saltyseadog · 31/10/2009 13:32

That's awesome news OJ - I'm so pleased for you all

IdrisTheDragon · 31/10/2009 13:33

Congratulations

Here is you and your grin