Ready for the long ride.

[LucasE]

Thank you all for the warm welcome. Last night was one of my nights away from the kids and it is always hard to get up in the morning. I haven't slept past 4 AM once since this all happened. But just now, I thought, maybe someone responded, and I sprung out of my cot. I get to take my d7 to school in a few minutes and face the W for the 10 minute transaction. My parents split badly when I was 10 and those transactions were horrific. My mantra has been, "This is not the same. I am not my dad or my mom. I can do better." So far so good, I think.

As for the OM, all I have is that text to her "sister." No other evidence at all. But after reading The DR a hundred times, I tell myself that it doesn't matter either way. I must continue my path regardless, right?

"Getting Back Together" I will get it today. This is my job now, to do everything I can to save my family. The rewards are too great to ignore. But I know that I may not prevail.

I like to try to prepare myself for what W will be wearing. She usually is all done up by the time I arrive.

It feels really good to be here. Thank you. I feel a spark in my heart that has been quite dark lately.