Happy Belated Birthday! Congratulations on becoming a grandfather. You'll get to see the little boy soon. Your son's gf needs some time to adjust to being a new mom and most likely wants some time alone w/the little one and your son (as a family unit).
I can understand the thought of feeling old. We fight the hard battle for such a long time and when there's nothing left to fight for in the way of the relationship, we soon begin to focus on us and we come to realize just how much time we spent focusing on the MLCer and/or walkaways. Now, you have a better understanding of why we encourage people to focus on themselves and live our lives to the fullest. Time doesn't stand still for us at all...it keeps on moving on.
I'm very happy to read that a new promotion is in the wings for you. You've worked hard for that promotion. It sounds like your lady friend enjoys your company and vice versa. Slow and steady and don't try to push this friendship along. Let things unfold naturally.
Tad, you have so much to be thankful for this year. You've made huge progress from a year ago. It's nice to see some positives coming your way for a change.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
