MLC?

[psalm46:10]

Haven't posted in a while, still trying to take in all the changes that are happening lately.

My dad drove down from NY for a week. He needed to get away as he is going through a divorce. H spent a lot of time with us over the week- went to a New Year's Eve party with the kids and I, spent time fixing some things around the house that have been neglected, and even spent time downstairs talking with us.

Monday evening both my kids were staying with friends for the last sleepover of Christmas break and I asked him if he would like to go out to dinner or to a movie. We actually did both. Dinner was pretty awkward as we have had very limited conversation over the past 4 months, but we managed without too much silence and even laughed a bit. We did talk about counseling. He said that he was excited for me to meet his counselor. Turns out he has been going weekly for the past few months- to a Christian counselor! We discussed the day/time that would work best with our schedules and he said he would set it up at his next appt. on Thursday.

The next day, I texted him and thanked him for a nice evening.

Last night he actually called me to say he was going to a basketball game with some friends. I though that was huge as he has not shared his whereabouts or plans for 4 months! He said that next week he was going to try to get tickets for all of us to go. When he came home he seemed sad, but did sit with me and watch tv for a bit before going up to his room.

This morning he came into my room before he left and said he was going to his counseling appointment.

I texted him a while later saying that I respected him for having the courage to go to counseling, and that I wanted him to find peace regardless of where our marriage ended up.

A couple hours later, he responded thanking me, and then actually apologized for all the hurt and pain he has caused! I was floored.

I am still so hesitant to think that this is going to work. We have such a long way to go, but I can't help but be a bit encouraged by his forward progress! I am keeping my expectations at zero and giving thanks for each small baby step!