So how'd it go tonight? Well I think really well and I think she'd say very, very good.
First, we went out to dinner at a nice neighborhood Italian restaurant. We were there about an hour and had a really good time with a lot of good conversation. She actually did a lot of talking which was a nice departure of past time together. She finally didn't have trouble making or finding things to talk about.
From there we did a little shopping at a couple of nice shops before going to the movie. She happened to say how she enjoyed shopping without the kids and with someone who was helpful and interested. She had been looking for a couple of specific shirts for exercise and hadn't found any she liked yet. While we were in REI, I spotted a couple and pointed them out. Of course they were exactly what she was looking for and she even mentioned how I always found the right things for her.
We went to the movie and lets say upfront, Pirates is a LONG movie. We both got antsy it was so long. Then that time came, the time I have been nervous about for the last 24 hours. We drove home and I was expecting her to say good night in the car but no, she didn't say anything but acted like she wanted me to get out. So I got our and went in the house with her. After she took the dog out for a quick outing she came back in chatted for another couple of minutes then walked to the kitchen door. She knew I'd follow. She told me it is nice, we are getting to be friends again. I said yes an it'll all come in due time. She agreed. She stood and I stepped over to give her a hug not sure what I'd get in return. I got a great, tight squeezing full on two arm hug! From there she opened the door and I joked "telling me to leave?" She said, a little jokingly but serious, yes because if I don't you'll lollygag for a half hour. I told her good night and we gave each other nice big smiles.
As I drove off she was standing in the middle of the family room watching and waiting, I slowed the car, looked and she waved with a nice big smile on her face and I returned it to her. From there I cried all the way to the house. For two reasons, one leaving the woman I love and two, knowing this whole thing is moving forward with it we are making something of the opportunity we have been given.
And too boot, once I got home I went for my jog/walk. I was able to jog/run my entire route. To this point I have only been able to run about half of it! I am so excited about this too I even emailed her about it! (She's really into running since the situation began and is running in marathons now.)
Last edited by catfan; 06/05/0703:57 AM.
If we really want to love, we must learn how to forgive. - Mother Theresa
