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“Piecing” is so apropos. June was a little goofy with maintaining two residences while spending most of my time at home and the bulk of my life in transition between the two. Well, some degree of normalcy is returning as I settle in (where I belong) at home. Is it just me or is it supposed to feel like a second honeymoon? Don’t get me wrong, I’m loving it…BIG TIME!!!!
We’ve managed to go out a few times, by ourselves, and enjoyed ourselves immensely. Yes, work is a never ending interruption but it too is getting better. When we actually get 5 minutes to ourselves, we can talk. We can touch on subjects we would both avoid like the plague. By next week we will have solved world hunger and have a good handle on resolving the national debt too. Seriously, the work I’ve done on me has paid off in spades. Where I would have a tendency to react in the past, I can now stand back to be more approachable. Where W would be quick to jump to a conclusion, she can see how hurtful her words can be and now approaches with understanding and shelves the ridicule.
Her menopause symptoms are still prevalent but to a lesser degree. Of her own accord, she has stopped the prometrium and estrogen. The side effects of each were just too discomforting. She hasn’t tried any soy products yet but has a natural product called menopeace for the hot flashes. So far, so good. Instead of three to four bad sleeps a week, she’s only having about one. That in itself is doing wonders for her disposition. The love in her tone when she speaks to me is overwhelming. I make every effort to return the favor in my tone to her.
I was trying to piece together a post that best sums up what is happening over here. My beautiful W did it for me last night…
I made it home before her and was preparing supper for the family. I also had some bananas for a special grilled desert. She came home from her hair appointment to find everything waiting. We exchanged hugs and kisses on her arrival while I was putting things together. We exchanged some soft glances with each other as she helped out in the kitchen. On one occasion she stopped and said “thank you” in the softest, kindest way anyone could. When I asked her what for she looked deep into my eyes and said (Are you ready for this?) “For having faith in us when I didn’t”. Well sports fans, if that doesn’t tell you something I don’t know what does. I told her it was easy because she’s worth it.
So yes, we have something that many people spend their lives looking for. We found it, took it for granted, almost lost it, then rediscovered it. WOW!! That’s what love is. We know what mistakes we made & now we get the chance of a lifetime…to make up for them. To do it right this time. As long as we’re both vigilant it will be good, very good. As good as it gets!
That’s it in a nutshell. Yeah, I’m sure we will have our slips and foibles but, between the two of us we can work it out. I’m not sure how much I’m going to be around over the next while. I’m looking forward to the QT I’m going to be spending with my W and family. I’m looking forward to stopping in now and then to ask for assistance and offer it, as I can. Peace, Love, Health and Happiness to all my friends here. GEMS all of you!!
Cheers,
HFO
Forgiveness is the release of all hope for a better past. – Alexa Young
Seriously, the work I’ve done on me has paid off in spades. Where I would have a tendency to react in the past, I can now stand back to be more approachable. Where W would be quick to jump to a conclusion, she can see how hurtful her words can be and now approaches with understanding and shelves the ridicule.
