How much longer in Separated?

[jon2911]

I was on the phone when W called, but switched over quickly. I didn't open with prayer, but I'm not sure about that part anyway. She was opening up to me immediately about her day, a sad letter from her mentor, who was trying to raise support as a missionary and failed. She also had a great time at a sushi restaurant, and we talked about one we enjoy going to. I said how much I enjoyed talking to her, and that shewas my best friend. I listened, then took a chance and asked her how her head was doing. She said it was really hurting that day, and she was worried because her nieces were coming in and she wanted to feel better. I asked if she would mind if I prayed for her right then.

I had told my friend that this would backfire, that I've said ortexted I'll pray for you and she hasn't liked it. He said of course, that's something we all falselysay, never intending to do it. Praying right then, with her on the phone, would be different.

Her voice softened, and she said "that would be nice". I prayed, then said I love you. She got even quieter and asked why I was so "mushy" all of the sudden. She asked if everything was OK. I said yes, that I actually got a new client that day, and things were going very well.

We kept talking until she fell asleep. I yelled YES as soon as getting off the phone.

Thinking of MWD's 3 stages, if we were in working through negative emotions this would have really backfired. Maybe we're on friendship and moving toward romance again.

In any case, it was a 180 for me, and it worked. She might find some decisiveness comforting right now. On the GAL side I got a free 3 months at 24-Hour Fitness thanks to a lawsuit. This works even at the premium clubs I wouldn't normally have access to. Hit my first tonight. So, for the next 3 months I will:

1. Hit the gym every day
2. Visit every Super Sport in Texas. That's 3 in Dallas, 1 in Austin, and 3 in Houston. I'm excited already!