I sent the following e-mail to Ms. H-Dog this morning (thanks for the idea, Lillie and Corri!):
Quote: Dear Ms.HDog:
Today is Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. Although I don’t plan to go to the synagogue, I will be praying for the forgiveness of those whom I have offended, and praying to find forgiveness to those who offended me. We have been guilty of acting more like adversaries than allies this year. It is my deepest hope that we can change that and work together, side by side, toward making our marriage a field of love and nurturing, rather than a field of battle. I love you, and hope that you can find room in your heart to forgive me for the things I have done which have eroded your trust and desire for me. I forgive you for the things you have done which hurt and distanced me from you. Love, Hairdog
Reserve your applause or jeers; here's her reply:
Quote: Dear Hairdog, I am sad, and concerned, that this is how you perceive the last year. While we have certainly had many fights during the last year, we have also had many instances of working together and being a loving family. Especially under the circumstances, and perhaps you still don’t fully appreciate how difficult adjusting to all the changes in my life has been for me, I think we’ve done pretty well. I wish you could remember the good times as well as you seem to remember the bad. I fear our marriage, no matter how good it is, will never be good enough for you, and neither will I. Love, Ms. H-Dog
Comments? Questions? (I have a few, but will reserve them for later). I just thought you might want to see something unfiltered by Hairdog's mood or memory.
