Quick Journal,

Today is my 29th birthday. Spent about 30 minutes crying this morning before work. 1st one w/o my wife in 9 yrs.

Didn't know if she was going to wish me happy birthday or not. Figured it was a lose/lose situation for me.

She sent me an email
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"Happy Birthday Val. I hope this new year of life brings you much joy and happiness!"

W
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I don't know what I think about it. I want to say it's a nice sentiment but at the same time, I feel it's very impersonal. Like I said.. lose/lose.

Why can't I just be happy with the HUGE amount of love shown by friends and family? Why am I only seeing the glass as half empty?

M(f): 40
D'ed: 8/12

Show empathy when there's pain. Show grace when warranted. Kindness in the midst of anger. Faith in the face of fear.

Love at all costs because you are loved well.