I will be thinking of you over these next few days when W is in FL (I hope her almost hospital stay is nothing serious).
I just wanted to add one thing about your saying that you have all you want in life...except perhaps time, let me just add, the phrase 'to turn back' in front of that.
H and I were talking this morning about his profession and how I didn't think anyone should have to face a year (or more) away from their spouse and even tho I've been in that same profession myself and understand it all to well, the divorce rate in said profession is among the highest in the country....go figure. I guess I just need something to 'blame' (besides H!!) and so far this seems to be working!
Been off work home with the kiddes going on 6 days. Helps me appreciate how mundane this job can get if you let it. One definitely needs to mix things up with the kiddes to keep from getting overwelmed.
Funny thing is that it seems I do not really miss W. I talked to her briefly tonight. Had to cut her short again as we had to get to a horn lesson for D. Don't get me wrong. I love W and worry about her. I just don't really miss her when she is away. Not really sure where this is heading.
Took my two young boys to Wisconsin this past week. Had a great time visiting a friend. We went into Milwaukee for Din Din. The restaraunt was full of women mooning over those little guys(chick magnets). My single buddy wants to borrow them some.
Hopefully W's plane will make it in tomorrow(Delta strike). I would like to get back to work and get back to workin on the R.
Kent - your little chick magnets were in Milwaukee! Awww! Glad to hear you had a nice time and I think it's good you don't miss your wife - you probably had your fill of that and have to refuel on the missing thing - boomerang theory thing. It's her turn to do the missing.
-WG
P.S. Check out my seminar post for the latest - if interested. I am going regardless.
WG, I love Milwaukee. They gots the bestest mex food in little mexico. It will make a wonderful addition to Illinois after we annex it. :
W told me last night that she did some thinking while she was away. Scared the hell out of me. For a minute, I thought she was going to initiate an OR talk. She did kinda. W announced that she was quitting her job and was going to spend one day a week at her 91 year old grandmas house helping her out.
This was the job I hated. It was at a rest/bar. This was where she hung out many nights looking for whatever. Many moons ago, I asked her to quit it. I also suggested she spend more time with her grandma who is in failing health.
I asked her why now? I told her I no longer expected her to quit that job. She said she was ready to let it go. needles to say, I am very happy at the turn of events. I am especially glad that she is stepping up to the plate with her grandmother for grannies final inning.
W is also making an effort to quit the smoking habit she re-started at that bar. It may not happen but at least it is a positive sign.
W gave me book to read the other day. A self enlightenment book called "The Way of the Peaceful Warrior". I am reading it out of curiosity more than anything. Curiosity about where W is at. I think it is another positive sign.
We hit a cuban joint for dinner last night. Had a nice chat. I think I finally figured out why we chose each other. W has never finished anything (major stuff) she started for various reasons. The main reason is she never had a stable medium to teach or permit completion. I am that medium. On the other hand, I chose W as someone to help me lighten up a bit, live a more lively life. Boy, did I ever get it.
Kent
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Kent - I enjoy reading about your life. I have to say - when I'm ready to throw in the towel - I think about you and feel a challenge brewing..."if Kent did it, so can I!"
I love it - that last reply of yours. I think couples are the key to helping eachother with eachothers deficiencies- and without the problems maybe there would be no true spiritual growth. I think I know why I matched up with my H. But first, his 'gift' to me is learning to avoid confrontation (lol!) and to learn patience. Avoiding confrontation has it's benefits, within limits of course. For one, everyone loves my H - everyone. He is the ultimate diplomat when chooses to be. He could have written the book 'How to win Friends and influence People.' My gift - I think, is helping him connect with his own core. He probably would have been there already if for thousands of reasons. But I might just be the first domino in that series. Even if we split, at least it will be in motion (I hope) for him. He is seeking counseling - first time ever. (If you only knew how he needed it). I guess if neither achieves our goals then, (if you believe in karma), there's always another lifetime.
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Glad for the positive steps for you and your wife. You are an inspiration of level-headedness and patience. The book sounds quite interesting--think I'll look at it in the book store. Hope you see why it touched your wife and can support her also in whatever that turns out to be.
Sounds like you gave her encouragement that she will appreciate the rest of her life to spend time with granny. Sure she will always be glad she made this choice. I feel so full of good wishes for your family!!!
PS You are entered in my address book under sheep . If the need arises again, it's nice to already have a plan. Thanks again!
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She did kinda. W announced that she was quitting her job and was going to spend one day a week at her 91 year old grandmas house helping her out. 
. If the need arises again, it's nice to already have a plan. Thanks again!