Maybell 41: The Saga Continues

[DonH]

It's so great to read an update from you Maybell! Sounds all or at least mostly like good stuff. Your first comment did hit me though:

I’ve quit the high stress job and am looking for something new. I have great confidence I will find something I enjoy that doesn’t try to kill me.

It's just usually best to find a new job first AND THEN quit the one you are in. Or was that not really an option? On the plus side, we are in somewhat historic territory with the jobless rate being so low. It seems like nearly everyone is screaming for high quality employees so pretty much anyone who wants a job these days can get a job. That darn Trump and the Republicans - Sorry, I just cannot stop myself sometimes.

It really amazes me how many fathers I see (sadly I see this much more from fathers than mothers) who don't really want to take the time to see their kids - almost like it's an obligation. String together an entire 8 days and then have the other 22 or 23 off. How is that in the best interest of the kids? How is that in the best interest of you? Maybe that's what you should ask him???? He wants to call you the parent of no. He seems like the parent of what's ever best for me. He really wants his kids to go without seeing him for three weeks? Really????? Hopefully you can somehow bring this into the discussion, though I don't think he wants to really deal with common sense - only nonsense.

Interesting how you still remember and even take time to reflect on the bomb drop or DDay. I think that's normal and certainly nothing wrong with it whatsoever. It just caught me because with the message board update earlier this week, I took that opportunity to update my signature info. I noticed that my bomb drop and D filing day anniversary had recently passed. I had no clue. I don't even think of it anymore. Now, it's been well over 10 years for me. I think we have now been apart longer than we were together. It's so far in my rear-view mirror that I just never think of it. I have little doubt that will be you when you are into the double digits as well.

So glad you are doing so well. There are so many others who have struggled so much more and continue to struggle. I know it's not been all smooth for you either, it never is, but in general you are really, really doing well!