1) Laurie is a great DB Coach!!! Out of absolutely nothing she ultimately was able to construct a goal for me that matched my heart with life's reality. Nothing earth-shattering, but a new focus on something positive.

2) If any of you guys are longing for your W (or subconciously another woman), I suggest you watch The Gastineau Girls on E! tonight at 9:30 EST. Watch these two for a half-hour and you won't want to go anywhere near a woman for a long, long time--or at least until the next episode!

3) Not much else to report on the M front, but all else is going very well. I had my second scrutiny rites yesterday in preparation for baptism and the Gospel readings during Lent are an extraordinary journey into God's love, mercy, and the power of conversion. If you're willing to take the time, the Bible--both New and Old Testaments--is like a never ending onion with which you can peel away revelation after revelation into the human and divine spirit.

As a result, while I'm somewhat bedeviled by the day-to-day dealings of the divorce action, I also can remain reasonably calm, focussed, and satisfied with the simple purposes of life--which is one of the sweetest gifts of Faith. It's not easy and I have along way to go, but I really feel that I'm on the right path and truly believe that no matter what happens to me--I will not only be okay, but I also have the capacity to thrive. What more could I ask for? (Don't answer that )


Keep on fighting the good fight.

Merrick