One Foot in Front of the Other

[BeingMe]

Hi Aud! A belated welcome to Piecing! Let me tell ya ... piecing is harder than the usual DB'ing! It's where the real work begins, IMHO.

I guess the only advice I can give at this point, because it's still early days, is enjoy the good times, and continue DB'ing when you feel the fear or anxieties.

Here's a quote about fear that I like:

"Fear is a question: What are you afraid of, and why? Just as the seed of health is in illness, because illness contains information, your fears are a treasure house of self-knowledge if you explore them." Marilyn Ferguson

So, once you know why you fear, maybe you'll be able to counter it with courage, and detachment. Don't let fear control you, but you control it, IOW.

Also, from an article in the Liahona: "The Lord has said, “If ye are prepared ye shall not fear”" and,

"...ours is not the option of doubting and fearing. Ours is the opportunity of believing and acting."

I am glad you had the opportunity to visit with your friend. One should always take a break from one another, give each other a time to think, have some space, and the chance to miss our spouses.