Thanks Bright. Unfortunately, our dog will be next, and it will be even harder on us than the last pet was. I remember when our first dog passed, it did draw W and I closer.
Originally Posted By: BrightFuture
Your W doesn’t realize how lucky she is.
I know, right?
Our anniversary is next week. (31!) Because our dog now has special needs, we didn't feel right doing an out of town trip like we've done the past two years, leaving her with others. So we'll both take the day off work, and will do something locally instead. A chance to connect, and maybe start discussing some of the Big Issues.
When I recently asked W how I was doing by her, she thought for a moment and said "fine", in a very matter of fact manner. We then talked for a bit about what is important in life. Hopefully, we'll be able to continue to build on this on our Anniversary.
M: A really long time. Crisis: 5 years. She's still worth it.
Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose. -Viktor Frankl
