It actually was a pretty quiet holiday weekend - which in hindsight is a good thing. I was able to keep busy without the need (maybe desire) to seek out friends or family - to embrace the alone time and feel good about it.

But it's back to the real world now. The painters have finally started on the pressure washing before painting the exterior of the old house and an inspector is stopping by tomorrow to take a gander and provide an evaluation.

Not the progress that I sought for years. But now, the progress is welcome as I head towards closure on my M and the uncertainty that lies ahead. I will likely come out of this financially devastated but emotionally and spiritually a far stronger person than I have ever been - which will carry over to my relationship with my kids... smile


Me 52, STBEX 52
D 17, S 12
M 20 years
Em Sep since 2002, Phys Sep Sept 2009