Thanks for the encouragement. I decided to call her cell...but she didn't answer. It didn't drop right into VM so it was on and she usually has it with her everywhere she goes so it's kind of interesting. Perhaps she accidentally left it home or perhaps she was with the OM or perhaps she didn't want to take *my* call (wouldn't that be funny!).
At any rate, I didn't get into any issues, just said I got the gift, that it was thoughtful, hoped she had a nice holiday, to say "Hi" to her folks for me if she saw/spoke with them, and that I'd see her after the first of the year.
I didn't do great (remember...I've been so dark it hasn't been funny), but I don't think I was too bad. Kept it short, upbeat, light, and no mention of us, R, M, etc.
I guess now I wait. Next counseling for each of us (individually) is in first week of Jan. At that point, we decide if we want to continue doing some joint counseling. Should be interesting. The 90-day waiting period for the D comes up the middle of the month. I suspect that what happens then will be telling.
