I broke down a little this morning and sent my W an email wishing her a good morning and hope that she has a good day. She's a teacher and I mentioned that summer was close and she must be very excited.

This was her response:

"Yes, summer is so close!!! I am looking forward to some down time to process everything. So far, I have really not had personal time to think. Hope you are doing well."

This coming from someone who has been adamant about the end of our R...yet hasn't mentioned the D since our mediation. However...we really haven't communicated since.

I don't want to read anything into this but it just seems like a very small step in the right direction. I'm yielding to you all to give me some advise here. It appears the detaching is working a little and my gut just keeps telling me that there is just a small glimmer of hope...always has. I must stay strong and detached...she needs to miss me for any hope.

Also...she initiated this current communication...asking if I can come over to look at the TV...doesn't appear to be working. My youngest is pretty upset about it...add in the A/C not working and they're miserable right now. I agreed to go over after work...her response was "Thank you very much!"

Me:44, W: 39
D:16, D:14, D:11(special needs)
M:17, T:21+
Bomb:3/18/12
W contacted mediator for D:3/27/12
Separate since bomb
Mediation, signed agreement 5/17/12
No talk of D since mediation