I forgot to mention above that W joined me and our dog “B” in the master bed for B’s last night with us. This was the first time W and I shared the MB since BD. It was nice that she was able to do this, and I’m sure it comforted B too.
W’s b-day was yesterday and it went well. We both worked, and like usual I got home first. When she got home we enjoyed coffee together and she told me about her day... The meetings she went to, the chocolate cake her b-day buddy brought for the occasion, and the other gifts she received.
Then I gave her my gifts. My W has remained very frugal through all this, and although she really liked this fancy jacket, she wouldn’t buy it for herself because she said it was too expensive.
She was nothing but smiles when she pulled it out of the box.
I was not surprised that my little miss frugal was concerned that I didn't use her $20 off discount coupon. I did.
I even got the size right. (size is C, for CUTE!) She tried it on and commented about how soft it was, just like B's coat after a grooming. She also commented and joked about being afraid of getting it dirty. (color is ivory)
She thanked me and initiated a real, full front facing hug.
We then went out for dinner and W proudly wore her new jacket. Looked hot in it too. At dinner W mentioned her and I taking one of her company’s all inclusive fancy vacations together now that we no longer have to care for B. Over the last year B required special care, so neither one of us felt right about leaving her with anyone else.
Right before going to bed W came into the MB to thank me for the jacket and the entire night one more time. Gosh I love my girl.
Meanwhile, I’m still thinking…
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
