As always, great to hear from you. So glad to hear you and the kids are well. Good for you for acting that way with the IL. Yes, the world really does support us if we are willing to look for those who can or are willing to help us. We must keep our eyes open, and not be afraid to ask for help when we need it. So many people try to keep it all inside, as if to ask for help were some sort of embarrassing thing. I have really learned something about generosity through all of this, and it is something that I will take with me the rest of my life.
I'm about to start some new volunteer stuff, and I continue to find peace and friendship at my church. I LOVE the new apartment, and it's been fun to spend some money on making it look good. I have a beautiful view of some woods; it brings peace to look out the window at the trees, which are finally starting to turn. Fall is my favorite season, and it's been a long time coming.
I also got really creative this week and bought some candles, some fake apples/pears, and fake pinecones to turn into a piece for the counter. I must say it felt great to do so, and it looks great! I'm nurturing a creative, more "feminine" side, which Jung and others say is essential for men at midlife. My wife is good at this, and I've learned a thing or two over the years. Burned the candles for the first time last night and felt a great sense of accomplishment.
I'm off for a four day visit with my cousin and her husband, so I won't be posting until next week if I can't check back tonight.
What's up with Travis Henry? I drafted him for my fantasy football team, but what a bust! Literally!!!!
Finally, I did see the W for about twenty minutes earlier this week. It was unexpected, but when the alarm went off unexpectedly at our house she called me wanting to check it out. I said I'd be happy to do so, but she insisted she come home too. I told her she didn't have to take the time off, but I was fine with her coming home. Funny, no? Long story short, nothing was missing from the house, but we did talk about a few small things and I mentioned some of the stuff I'd been working on and reading. Bottom line: I felt a sense of connection, and I feel she did too. I tried to read her eyes; she didn't look like a woman who wants a divorce. She mentioned how she is feeling empowered, which is what Terrence Real writes about with women in midlife. I'm truly happy for her. I still feel we were two incomplete people on the road to greater wholeness, and that we could have a great relationship if we really want to work at it. I mentioned my greater interest in spirituality, which took her by surprise(in a good way, I think).
Of course, all this may be projection/wishful thinking on my part, so I'm not going to get too excited. I'd like to think I suprised her with some things, but I'm not going to jump to conclusions until she tells me what she is feeling.
Take care; make it a good day for others and yourself.
