Thanks for checking in DG. He’s only 2and a half so he still thinks like a puppy sometimes. He is Brindle Apricot, quite striking. He looks a little bit like a tiger at first glance. Massive, laid back, and loyal they’re known as gentle giants. Wonderful dogs if one can get past drool.
Journaling: Still more painting to do, I expect to finish weather permitting over July 4th. I have to figure a safe way to finish the chimney. Three of the four sides are complete. The roof pitch under the fourth side is too steep to safely stand on. I guess this will be my reason for finally getting that rappelling gear. I could just tie a bowline and use a rope, but the harness, carbineers, and figure eight would be safer. Besides I’ll have another use for them next year.
One of my SILs commented STBXW seems to be stuck in the angry I’ve been wronged, I’ve been hurt, I’ve been abused, help me, me, me stage, while I have moved on and seem to be doing well.
It is not all a façade. In many ways I have. I’d rather be doing something else, but I’ll play this hand for now and see what the next one looks like. There is a certain amount of peace that acceptance brings. I certainly have more me work to do, and doubtless chaos will ensue again.
Looking back many of her demands, accusations and outright lies were designed to hurt and keep me off balance. I understand she was actually told to tone it down by her support group.
I started reading The Journey from Abandonment to Healing. It is too soon to know if it will help me to move further. It is speaking to me.
I’ve decided to have my own MLC when this is all over, budget permitting of course. It is all a matter of planning. Greenhorn on a crab boat, what to do with the dog?, IRT yeehaw, or maybe Sturgis.
Realistically, I’ll probably visit the kids and camp a bit next year if mom’s health holds up. Our son will be back from Afghanistan and there will be the new grandchild. A trip to DC to play tourist would be nice. IDK, but I have to look ahead and find some fun.
BITS Me 55, ACK, when did that happen? Doesn't feel like 55 D 30 S 27
You create your own universe as you go along - Winston Churchill
