So I continue to do the dares w/o being in any contact with Shelly. I got a cell phone for the kids to call and text her when they're with me and for me to call them when they're with her. Our first domestic hearing is this week, as is our 10th...

Hi guys, I know it's been a few days since I journaled. Things have been hectic for me with getting kids ready for school, going back to work and telling bosses everything, as well as trying to stay in contact with my attorney. I have continued the...

So today was the support hearing in the other county. I went w/o my attorney, prepared to defend, after praying long and hard for strength in everything. Shelly didn't show up, and her attorney was present. Based on the fact that I've obtained...

So things went as expected when I informed Shelly about the Custody Order this morning, and said our daughter would be attending her original school district. She became very irate, and the other man tried to call me, and I didn't answer. Shelly texted...

Hi all...Let's see, to cap off yesterday, I have decided to file for custody of our children after much prayer and counsel with my pastors, my attorney, and other christians. This is to not only protect myself, but my children as well to keep them...

So I have burned the negative list from yesterday...Felt good again. Shelly called to talk to our daughter and we spoke for a bit. During it things got a bit stressful as she said I am not being an adult about our children. She said she has not interest...

So on our way to church, Shelly said the kids could call her today as she was feeling a little better, so I let our daughter call and talk to her for a few minutes, but not too long as I didn't want Shelly talking too much too early after her surgery...

Today's dare is not getting irritated when faced with difficult situations. During my contact with Shelly today, she brought up the fact we have a support hearing next Thursday as well as telling me our daughter need to be there this week for school...

Well, today was a pretty uneventful day, the first one for a while. The kids and I simply rested and spent the day around the house. It rained most of the day, so much of the day was spent inside. Shelly didn't text until after 11 asking how the kids...

So today is Day 4 of Round 2. Today Shelly texted me fairly early asking that I tell the kids she loves and misses them. I replied by saying that I tell them we both love them first thing in the morning, during the day many times and right before bed...

So today was a better day for me. I didn't initiate any contact with Shelly after my backslide of yesterday. I counseled with my therapist and later with my Pastor. Both were very good and both agreed that I should continue to stay the course but...

So my day was going alright, I have hear a few times from my wife and the last was that the iv was in and she'd text me later. A few minutes later, he texted me saying Shelly's phone was off and would be for the rest of the day. He said he would...

So today is Shelly's surgery and I am a little upset at not being with her for it as I have been many other times for medical procedures. She told me her doctor is sick, so his partner is handling the operation. The other guy is there with her today...

Well, where to start??? I start my second round today, much stronger spiritually than the first time when I was lost. However, my relationship with my wife continues to deteriorate. I am in the process of rewriting my vows from day #40 of the first round...

So here is the letter I wrote my wife for Day 39, which I had to pray over for a day before writing it in hopes that God would use the right words through me to touch Shelly's heart. Here's the letter: My beautiful wife, I love truly unconditionally...

Hey guys, hope some of you respond to me today. I know it's been a few days since my last post, due to lack of energy from working 17 to 20 hours a day. I remain faithful to God and to my family even though I found out today that Shelly did move the...

So this is my intial Journal Entry. I'm on Day 34 and plan on starting over once I complete the 40 Dares. Lately I have gotten much closer in my walk with God and stronger in my faith, while my relationship with my wife Shelly has gotten worse. I...