Thanks Snodderly, but the yard is far from beautiful yet. Yes, the gardening, working with plants is peaceful and stress reducing. If just somehow seems like a waste of time. It's not my 'home' anymore. I just live here.

I have wondered about timing of the letter. I truly have no ulterior motive, just feel I have to close somehow on 20 years. Probably selfish on my part, and fruitless in the bargain. I will hold off for now. Wait until after the D on May 4th.