It's funny, I was over in "piecing" checking on a friend and it sort of hit me. A little tiny wave of sadness passed over me that I didn't even get a chance to try piecing my marriage together. After 17 years of marriage and 21 years together she was simply done.

I was never mean, ugly, unfaithful, or unsupportive. I never abused her verbally or physically. I provided a good home and everything she needed. I am a good father. I guess it wasn't enough.

The sadness is past for the moment, but I thought I'd note it here. More for myself than for you all. But, I guess these boards are meant for that afterall.

"Life brings us joys and sorrows alike. It is what a man does with them - not what they do to him - that is the true test of his mettle."

It just seems so appropriate