Friends: Season 3--Expanding and thriving

[Underdog]

Hello all,

Thanks for your well wishes. I'm going to head over to my old neighborhood to pay them a visit sometime this weekend. I would like very much to rebuild the Rs that were so important.

I received a poignant letter from D10 today for Mother's Day, which I want to share. She was really proud of the coupons she created for me (way cute and sweet), but this got me where it counts. Here goes:

I Love You Forever, Mom

You have shown me how to be a good friend, and tips on how to cook at different elevations. You have taught me how to care for pets, and how to use a sewing machine to sew. You have demonstrated how to be polite, and how to handle anger. You have handed down to me the passion to read books, and the earrings grandma had. You have set an example throughout your life what a mother and woman should be like. I am so proud of you, and I love you forever.

Love, D10

It was just too good not to share!

This afternoon, my boss found me sitting in his convertible with his younger brother, who also works for us. He works in a satellite office and is in town for a show. He also is one of my 3 advising couples--someone who had divorced his W of 23 years and have been happily remarried for 4.

Anyway, we were talking about where I am in my R with Mr. Wonderful. He wouldn't allow me to make excuses for him, but sat back in his seat and really listened. I ended up telling him that I think the reason he's not committing to a decision was fear.

He looked me square in the eye and said, "Bets, that fear is real, whether or not you want to see it from his POV. There are times when I'm on a business trip and my cell has no signal, and when J can't get hold of me, I know that those fears come raging to the surface. They take a lot of time and effort. Because she has a trust issue since I cheated on her."

Let me tell you, I felt more comfortable discussing the nuts and bolts of things. When I told him that I knew whatever decision Mr. W. makes is what is best for me in the long run, he smiled. He grinned from ear to ear and said, "I'm glad you and J didn't get here at the same time!" He figures that he and Mr. W. would be sitting in a bar and slugging down the beers if that were the case.

On the subject of Mr. W., he phoned me before I left the office to chat. He wanted to tell me that his bowling team came in 1st place and to commiserate about our former neighbor. I don't know what he's going to do if he divorces me, because I know I'm the only real friend he has. And that will change for awhile.

Ach well, time to clean up the kitchen and take D7 out for a ride on her bike.

Peace to all.

Bets