Bless you, Jenny for your speedy reply. My h was in a cheerful mood yesterday, and we talked in the car all the way to his sister's place (for her 25th wedding anniversary party), and he was truly animated about a proposal he's putting together, which will require a huge effort on his part, and no guarantee of getting it either. He was in a good mood last night, and even teased with me and joked, and it felt good, but of course I'm a bit nervous when I see that, because I wonder when the other shoe will drop. I must learn to take every minute for what it is, and not anticipate the future, nor dredge up the past, otherwise I coudl be doomed. I do think, in retrospect, that this new director thing may have shook him a little, as well as my pleasure at going back to work (although I have been working for this contract since March, I am only now going to do it at the office rather than at home, so I won't be around as much). If only I can keep my big mouth shut and not offer solutions for him, I realize that's important. It's funny you referred to your sad sack because that's exactly what my h is like at times. Otherwise, he's a very bright and accomplished person. I am also under no illusion that his cheeriness is going to last indefinitely -- he's just not a deeply cheerful person or a pollyanna at all -- so I am trying to keep my expectations low. Thanks again. Where's Lisa? I wonder what's happening with her? Alex
