So we had an awesome backpacking trip, s1 and I. We jammed out 24-26 miles backcountry in 2 days, 35-40 pounds each including water. While hiking we would each be in our own thoughts, then at breaks or a campfire talk about our lives, process together, share and dig deep. Good special father/son time...he turns 21 shortly and will be moving out, again, lol!!
He really pulled away from 13-16 years old from both of us (this is pre-mlc)... now we are best friends after he went through his teen years and he has tasted adult life being a wildland firefighter...he told me on this trip that he knew I was always there, he didnt really appreciate it until 17 or so, when Mom started her journey...W was really bummed when she overheard him telling the younger boys "When I have to make a decision, I think to myself "What would Dad do?"".
Lots of validation for me this trip.
So it's been over a week and no "talk" with W...the one time I asked her about it, her response was....wait for it...."I don't know" LOL!!... I just shrugged and replied "Ok, let me know".
Part of me is annoyed sometimes that she is keeping me and the kids waiting, the bulk of the time I forget about it completely...I have an awesome, busy life going on dontchaknow!!
Knowing I don't want to "push", because it has proven ineffective, and what's another week or two after all this time? Her words or actions will be known at the end of the month, as her roommate's lease is up and her roommate has to move.
Getting ready for the annual trip to Park City with the boys shortly...yup, full, busy life, and it's damn good.
In the depths of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer. - Albert Camus
Uncertainty is the very condition which impels people to unfold their powers.-Eric Fromm
