Living with my WAW 3

[SuperDad]

Journaling:
I spent the past 4 days in Houston with my family (and Nomopo). It was really nice, got to eat some great food, go jogging with by B who flew in from Atlanta, play golf with Dad and 2 bros. All in all a very nice time. 2 of my dad's siblings came over on sat. with their kids and we had a big family get together, just like when I was a boy! It was great and everyone was very supportive, got several comments about how good I look.

Got to meet Nomopo's kids. They are of course full of energy and very well spoken. D4 was cute as button and S6 just like my older one, as older bros. are want to be! It was great to get to meet a fellow DBer and compare notes on our WAWs and sitches at length. We even got out on Sat. evening for a few beers with my bro. Also good to just hang at a pub and talk about something other than our stiches!

The original purpose of the trip was to spend time with my parents to get them to understand our planned separation. Since this is now off, I really did not know what to say other than:

1. It is a complicated sitch, but I am OK and getting better each day.
2. W is having a MLC and is very unhappy.
3. I am in it for the long haul and still am optimistic that W and I can rebuild a new marriage in the future.
4. They cannot do anything other than be there for us.
5. Whatever happens, I need them to still love W and not ostrasize her.

I think seeing me and that I was happy was important for them to internallize and believe all of this. They seemed OK with the whole scenario when I left today, so I think it was sucessful.

Well, gotta get up in a few hours to work out, so goodnight Johnboy!

SD