NEED ADVICE

[gunny]

W called me around 12 today on her way back from ohio to drop off first load of her stuff to her sisters place(500 miles from where we live in jersey. He called to tell me that she got a late start and wouldn't be in until around 8. Wanted to see how our dog was doing(she left him home this weekend, couldnt fit him in car). Was surprised she called, generally, since we have been detaching from each other,(in prep for her final leaving date of 28 october), we have not been calling each other when we go away. I appreciated her giving me the heads up, she has always been quite thoughtful about things like this throughout our marriage.

Spent some time at 0700 this morning with my cousin, sitting by a nearby lake and having a cup of lifers juice(i.e. coffee). Beautiful day, temp around 50. He has always been my model of how to live life, hard working guy, pipefitter, worked 40 years, made good money, good investments, bought an rv, traveled all over. Divoreced when he was in his 30's, was telling me about his experience. W went to his house this past tuesday to have dinner with him and his girlfriend. He is shocked by our sitch, really likes my w, and will miss her. We have all done alot of camping,traveling together.

Went to church today, second time I have gone in almost 35 years(besides the typical holiday visits). It is a non-denominational church, people are very friendly, was originally brought there by a friend whom I have known for 15 years She and her husband have been about the most helpful friends to me throughout this ordeal, taken me out to lunch a couple of times, talked to me about their experiences(he is d once). I really appreciate their taking the time, and will not forget their kindness.

This is the time to cash in on all the good things I have done for others in my life, I guess it is a type of paying it forward, and so, it continues on...

Thanks for listening, I notice many people use this board for journaling, so though I would join in...

Semper Fidelis all!!