Last week I had a stopped up toilet and YES I went out and bought "a snake" , and used the heck out of it and still, no dice. Totally useless as far as I could tell. SO I called NOT a plumber but a "rota rooter" guy who ONLY unclogs- and he came out to the house ($75 on a Sunday) and in 5 minutes or less, had it working. I said, "What's the diff between your snake and mine?" HE said, (I SWEAR) "My snake is bigger and goes in farther, and I know what to do with it when it's in...." How many guys can say that with a straight face and mean every word??
Haha!! That the funniest thing I heard in weeks!!!
Cali would also be fun! And Europe... I'm so envious! I love that you went with your kids and w/out H... and it sounds like it got his attention, but that wasn't really the point was it? Way to pick yourself up despite the fact it was your 25th Anniversary, and plan a memorable trip for your family. It also sounds like your most recent trip was exciting! How fun for your D to study theater overseas! That's awesome!
My two sisters and I went to Europe 11 years ago now to meet my niece in Paris and bring her back to the states from Africa where my brother was a missionary. She was ready for HS and came back to the US to finish up. So, we met her in Paris and spent a week touring around France, and then a week in the Swiss Alps hiking around. It would be great to re-create that trip with my sisters... maybe after the kids are out of the house. For now, I'll set my sights on a beach in the Mexican Riviera.
So, the jungle you call your yard...! I'd suggest a powerful weed wacker first, then mow over it. And yes, the rental places should have a heavy duty mower . If it's a really big job, go over to a power-equipment rental place and just explain what your challenge is and see what they suggest. Won't that be a nice gift to your H upon his return... one less thing for him to worry about during the decline of his momma. Good thinking!
Lastly, about H's and MLC... it is a disaster and the one in the crisis is the only person that can pull themselves out. I guess I find it somehow easier to be patient and empathize thinking of it in these terms. Just have to keep on taking care of things here, and working on my shortcomings & opportunities, and we'll see what happens.
I'm still very hopeful, I will admit, that H will wake up sooner rather than later. I know that God is in control. I pray he's watching over H and that if it's meant to be, H and I will get a second chance. That is out of my hands though, so I just keep on moving ahead. One foot in front of the other...
I'm reminded of a line in Sleepless in Seattle when Sam is on the phone with the radio therapist and discussing how to continue on with life:
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Well, I'm gonna get out of bed every morning... breath in and out all day long. Then, after a while I won't have to remind myself to get out of bed every morning and breath in and out... and, then after a while, I won't have to think about how I had it great and perfect for a while.
OK, well it wasn't perfect... but it was pretty good and I'd love the chance to make it as wonderful as it could be.
Haha!! That the funniest thing I heard in weeks!!! 
