No longer sitting on the fence

[motherof3]

Journaling:

11:48 this morning: H called me at work. I was in the middle of a project and didn't pick up.

Two mintues later I receive and email from H. Re: 1.)To verify I paid a deposit on Summer daycare camp for S6. 2.) To inform me that a nephew of an ex co-worker of H's committed suicide yesterday. I have met the ex co-worker on several different occassions, but only met the nephew once about 7 years ago. I am glad H let me know about the sitch but am a little consfused by this gesture as well.

I replied to H's email a couple of hours later stating that yes I did make the payment for Summer camp. I also inquired about the nephew's and ex co-worker's family. I asked H if he wouldn't mind giving me their address so that I could send them a card.

H replied by giving me some more details surrounding the death, etc. H said that he would ask for the address and pass it on. He also thanked me for taking care of the Summer camp enrollment.

Later in the day, H replied again providing me with the address.

I reply back a simple 'thanks'.

I called the kids tonight (they are with H this weekend) to say goodnight. I have to call H's blackberry to speak with them because H does not have a land line setup at his place. When I called, S6 answered as usual. I didn't speak to H during this phone call.

Then received a phone call about 1/2 hour later from H.

H: Hey, I have a question for you. (I immedately wonder if his question is in regards to getting the D process moving.)
M: Okay, what's going on?
H: I don't know if you are in town or not this weekend, but would you be able to watch the kids on Sunday afternoon? (H would like to attend the funeral on Sunday and goes into the details.)
M: I listen and then respond. I would love to, but I am planning on going out of town. I plan on returning on sometime on Sunday, but right now I can't guarantee what time I will be back. (I am going to visit some old college friends. With the pending storm, I am not sure what time I will be back in town. It could be early it or it could be late depending on how the storm developes. I just want to be able to avoid the predicted bad road conditions.)
H: Oh, okay. I just thought that I would ask. I will try and find someone to watch the kids. Thanks anyway.
M: Ok, bye.

And that is that.