Hi L:

Current Progress:

1.) At work, I called him to tell him that his blinds were in the store.
a.) He sounded happy. He asked me how my Mom is? I gave him some idea of how my parents last few months have been. I think he got the idea that I am determined to be positive and strong.
b.) We talked a little bit about my brother. I stopped the direction of the conversation because I felt it was getting too negative. I made a light hearted joke. (my style and his)

2.) I told him that when he wants to come and get the blinds to ask for the order under my name. I think he was thrown off.
a.) He said he was coming in on Sunday.
b.) My response: I'm going to be off Sunday, but you can still ask for the order under my name. (so unlike me...I think he expect me to be available for him)
c.) He seemed to be tripped up with his thoughts and words. He seemed thrown off with my unexpected response. 'uhm, ok, well, maybe, well, we can, I have to pick them up on Sunday.

3.) His response somehow gave me confidence.
4.) We said our good-byes, and I actually had the confidence to say, 'Big Hug'.
a.) He laughed and said, 'Thank you, jojo'.

5.) I miss him truly.

6.) I hope to hear from him on or before Christmas. If I don't hear from him,...?


Big Hug,


jojo