Another one joins the flock (Part II)

[Mike85]

Another old friend from college days called (geez, I could hold a reunion) after hearing of my troubles. Her H was in my town for the summer festival, heard about my home sitch, called her b/c he was worried about me and thought she should contact me, resulting in her e-mailing and calling me.

This friend is the kind of old friend I needed. She is -and has always been- not just a caring friend, but also one of those folks who gives you the tough talk and says what needs to be said. Her H is also a great guy, but he's one of those not overly-effusive folks. He wanted to make sure I was OK, but he didn't feel "sensitive 21st century guy" enough to talk with me himself, so he had his wife do it. LOL.

She had me go through the long, sad story again, but unlike my other friend with whom I had spoken yesterday, when I described my choice to DB, she totally agreed. She and her H have been married almost as long as my wife and I, have had their ups and downs, but believe that marriage vows are forever and that once you have kids, they take top priority. It was awesome to have old friends who support DB not just because I have chosen to do it and they want to support me, but also because they believe that its philosophy is sound. She said she and her H will be in town next weekend for our friend's big bash and that they want to spend time with me hanging out. Awesome.

Mix in the fact that I have the kids for the next 3 1/2 days straight, and I'm danged chipper!