andy, it must be hard being so far from family. at least 2 of your kids are pretty self-sufficient. of course they still keep you guys busy with all their activities.
sometimes i don't want to be out alone with h because i start to feel sad for some reason. it is good you feel so positive about her ability to get through this tiring time. my h always stays pretty positive with me. when i am down, he points out all the positives. when i get angry at him he listens and doesn't usually get angry back. he keeps upbeat and acts as if this marraige will be the best ever. at first it annoyed me. now it really helps me. i am sure your positive attitude is having a great affect on your wife. she notices! i don't always respond to my h's positive overatures, but they do register. even if it is a day or two later.
