Sage,

WOW!!! Your whole post is one big fat POSITIVE!! I love the fact that he thanked you for being "the best wife." Feelings can really change can't they??

Dropping the rope and not controlling is so freeing. I too have come along way in regards to being a control freak.

I am soooooo happy that your H is saying and treating you the way you should be treated!!!!

Nik