Welcome back Irish! So happy your trip went well, despite the rain. I've thought about getting a GoPro, but I never go anywhere, so that might be a bit of a waste.

Good for you with your new chapter! I'm happy you're enjoying spending time with someone and she's giving you space with the girls, and that they also like her. This is all wonderful!

What do you mean, Kept it at bay? I ask because I think I'm doing something similar. Yeah, not giving my heart anytime soon at all. Nope. Not going there, lol. I know. None of our stories should have ended this way, or not ended but say, taken this turn. I think part of the appeal for me of my exbf is that he's someone I'd already given my heart to, so in a sense it would be easier to date him rather than someone new, despite or because of our history. It's a bit of a relief that he's not pursuing as I'm clearly not ready for that. I'm glad you don't have this issue and have found someone wonderful to share your life with. You deserve every happiness!

I"m so sorry about your exFIL. Poor man. I pray that he is able to be kept comfortable through this process.

Good to "see" you mon ami! Great update! xoxoxo

M 20+ T25+
S ~15.5 (BD)
BD 4/6/15
D 12/23/16

"Someone I loved once gave me
A box full of darkness.
It took me years to understand,
That this too, was a gift."
~ Mary Oliver