I've seen him cry once or twice since we've been married. I wanted to hold his hand during the service, but was scared to reach for it. Since I am the fixer, he has a hard time when I need fixing. I will try the back rub and see what happens. Most of all, I am trying to give him space and understanding.
I mentioned doing a celebration of the friend's life later in the year and he didn't respond. Today he told some people that he is going to do it Labor Day weekend (he's good about telling people things in front of me that he wants me to hear but won't tell me himself). So I know that he liked that idea. And he wants to claim it as his own, which is fine.
Thank you for your continued thoughts.
M44 H57 D17 (special needs) M 18 yrs Bomb 7/2/12 Still living together