wow 2thepoint, you are absolutely right. Now is the time to work on me, it might be baby steps, but now is the time to do it. It will help me and also give her a longer time to keep looking around her wall and see there is changes. Like everyone here says, don't believe what they say, even if she saying any changes are too late, you never know or she might not change, but at least I will be.
MrBond, thanks for the input. If you guys have any other bits of wisdom that you are picking up on the way or advice, please let me know.