going through a breakup is hard. going through a breakup when you're in a foreign country is unbearable. it's funny because sometimes you feel that you should be in a foreign country so you can get away from it all, but when you're already in a foreign country, all you want to do is come home. unfortunately, it's not that easy, especially when you have work obligations. and considering how terrible the job market looks out there, the last thing you want to do is jeopardize the job you do have. so here i am. still. in nuremfuckinberg.the sad part is that it's even going to get tougher. there will be this long process and seasons of emotions, going through pictures (my god, how many pictures!), songs, memories, the whole 9 yards. eternal sunshine of the spotless mind. but it does help to know that there are some remote support available through times like these. and it's in these words that i can hang on to when i feel like i can't.wg--wow, that takes a lot of courage. I don't think I could do it. I am proud of you for not taking "the easy" way out and sticking together for the wrong reasons. You might even take this opportunity to create a whole and complete German social life for yourself...this could be the beginning of something better than you could ever imagine. --it's hard when your heart is in it. But I can't think of a better place for you to be. YOU HAVE THE WORLD AT YOUR FINGERTIPS. I think you are doing the right thing - pouring your energy into SFC. It will become whatever you want it to be. Just don't forget the little people. :-)Every time we go through a tough time, we learn from that experience, thus opening the door to opportunities that we might not have considered before the experience. It is a passing into the next exciting chapter of your life. Take more road trips. Eat more Twix. ENJOY!--Hang in there!!! you can do it, You deserve the best and only the best! Thinking about you and sending strength your way..--Tough times for sure. You pour your heart and soul into everything you do because for you that's the only option in life. That's an amazing quality..when it comes down to it, you love her and that means wanting the highest good for her; whether that's being with you or not. I'm glad you went to therapy; it's the "healthy" people who seek it.Not only will I bear with you, I look forward to you going through this painful stage of separation; you've been rubbed emotionally raw and you must shoot write, shoot, cry, think, pray, push through, mourn as you decide who keeps the coffeemaker or the fuzziest blanket. You're like a garden that's been tilled; what wasn't thriving has been ripped up, and what you do in the next few months determines how fertile your soil becomes for whatever you decide to grow next. The goodness that came out of your relationship with her will never leave your "soil"; it's part of the fertilizer that will nurture the rest of your life. I am so excited for the rest of your life Walter! You are one of those few people that I absolutely loved immediately, and that I'll consider a dear friend forever no matter what. --my line is always open for you my brother if you need someone to talk you. i'm sorry for the break up - i can't imagine how hard it must be, especially at a time when you are away from home, but you must believe that things always happen for a reason. i've never doubted your ability to make the right decision at the right time.--I am just happy that I was able to see how some of my high school buddies are doing. You appear to be doing well! Don't worry too much about the break up. God won't put anything on you you cannot handle. It may be his way of bringing someone better for you to you :). Take care of yourself...--i'm sorry it had to end that way, but i'm hoping you can piece yourself back together soon. you'll find a place before you know it. don't hesitate to call me if you need anything. i think you made a wise decision, and it'll get much easier as time passes. i'm here if you need to talk.--Uggghhh--I am sorry to hear, Walter... Please keep me informed and let me know how I can help you through what is such a hard thing to go through so far away from family and friends...You are in my thoughts and you will get through this, whole. Much love and big hug.--you DESERVE magic... granted, it's not magic ALL the time...but it should be most of time. so...when you're ready..go find it...or it will find you. come home soon and we'll hang. chat soon and keep me posted, my friend.--So happy to hear from you, although I'm sorry to hear about of your recent news. Even if it was the absolute RIGHT thing for you to do (break up), I know you had strong feelings for her, so please allow yourself to "grieve" the relationship. No way to just turn off your feelings and "move on" when you've been with someone for as long as you and her have been together. I do wish you the best in your future and who knows what exciting, healthy relationship is waiting just around the corner for you. Life is an adventure! You are a handsome, talented, intelligent, fun man and there is a lucky lady out there who doesn't know what's about to hit her once she meets you! Stay in touch...--Hang in there... keep busy, keep making friends, and whatever you do, don't stop. You keep breathing and moving with the pain, no matter what. Do what you do, with the pain. Eventually, new things, new people, and new friends come along and you get over the hardest parts... you came along into my life when I was going through the hardest parts... and I had a great time hanging out with you. Good times, joy, and happiness will come again. --We do realize that this was not easy for you but we also believe that whatever pain and sadness the break up brings is a very small price to pay for a long term happiness you richly deserve. While it hurts to see you go through this stage in your life, we take solace in the thought that this will make you stronger and wiser. Don't be too hard on yourself for you have done everything you can to make the relationship work. Most of all, do not let this experience prevent you from falling in love again for fear of being hurt. As the saying goes..."dance as if no one is watching ....sing as if no one is listening...and love as if no one will get hurt".--How are you doing? We are so happy you could spend time with us and meet Claire. Ken asked Cora on Friday if she played with you, and she said no, because you went back to Germany.Know that we are here for you. We are proud of you for following through. It is easy to be complacent and complicit, so it takes strength to break that cycle and strive for more. Remember who you are and what makes you happy.I thought dad was going to quote "it is better to have loved and lost, than to have never loved at all."--
