I was so so pleased to read your update. It really struck a chord with me when you said you just hugged your wife. That gesture of a hug showed your strength and it showed how your wife how much you cared. You went beyond the natural reaction of 'proving' your point. It takes a good, strong and special person to just give like that and respond to your loved ones needs in that way. Also, speaking as a woman - or maybe just for me - when you are that overwrought a hug can go a looong way. Actions rather than words...
