My Life and Husband's MLC

[DestinyUnknown]

Hi everyone. It has been one crazy week at work and since I have not updated my DB friends, I wanted to provide one.

Work has really been exceptionally busy. I work in Government (after leaving 16 years in private sector), and had to prepare for an IT briefing with the powers on capital hill. So my boss was really stressing me and herself out, but we made it through. It appears that I can deal with stress when I am TOTALLY focused on ME.

My H (still overseas) has been reaching out a lot - emails, phone calls, and Skype. I have not always been available and now he is wondering if I am avoiding him. I sent a care package late last month for him and his fellow soldiers. He thanked me through email and continues to wonder why I don't answer when he calls me or respond to his email messages when he sends on.e. (In his messages, he is using those cuddly titles to describe me when things we really good in our marriage - "honey", "babe", "sweetie") We talked yesterday via Skype. He asked if I needed anything and about me, the house, my health, work, and I needed money. I said, with a very enthusiatic attitude, I am doing great (and I am). He smiled, but I have to tell you that he looked so sad and alone. I am not pitying him, but it was something I noticed. We did not speak about our relationship, just about other things and the conversation was good.

I made earlier arrangements to meet up with friends in Ocean City MD and had to cut our conversation short and said goodbye. He seemed like he was surprised. I got a message later last night before heading out to dinner from him telling me to "behave and enjoy yourself." I just returned home from my excursion to Ocean City, MD and received another message from him saying this: "I'm still at work babe. Hope you had fun last night - and weren't too naughty."

Interesting or not? I am really trying NOT to read into any of this, but I still love this man, but I have to detach emotionally, which I think have becoming better at since I am able to have a conversation with him without breaking down or ruining a much deserved evening out. I hope you are all having a great Sunday!

((((HUGS))))