Thanks Livnlearn, for responding, I'm going to read thru your thread. I am also a stay at home mom and was in panic mode for several months after H left. But he's never done anything with his paycheck, so I still get it in our joint acct. and am paying all the bills with it.

But the big news today is that H sent me a dozen roses!!

I was absolutely shocked! And close to tears, since I had no idea whatsoever he was going to get me anything. This time last year he was plotting his escape. He knows roses are my favorite. They are red, white and pink and oh so lovely! Can you tell I'm excited?

I called his cell phone, had to leave a message, but thanked him for the flowers, how beautiful they were, and that we'd talk when he got back from his business trip.

How do I not get too overboard with these things from him? First he asks me to a VDay dinner after he gets back, sends an e-mail actually putting some feelings down on paper, then the very next day I get flowers. Wow! All of a sudden I feel a bit overwhelmed.

Glad, actually that I won't be seeing him for a few days yet. Then I can get past the initial shock and awe, then be back to myself by the time I see him again!

What now??

JL


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