Thanks Tom. It makes perfect sense. I became the "family man" and then the "houseboy" in supporting my W's goals in life. Where did I get to in all this? I won't list my accomplishments since the "bomb" but I've become more me than I have been for a long time. This sad time in my life has brought out some really good stuff. GAL saved me big time. My W can choose to embrace this person or not, the choice is hers. But for now, what is is!