Great update - and what a difference a year can make. Like you, I continue to lurk and respond, but prefer to spend my time and focus on the great opportunity I have been afforded.
We're (W and I) are flat broke right now until we close on the "old" house later next week so V-day was very lean. I gave her cards, some chocolates, and I made a "coupon" book of "Honey-Do's" she can redeem all year long.
I simply got a card from her that really was all I needed and confirmed my arrival. Inside she simply inscribed "I'm glad you're home".
'nuff said.
Sven
Never sacrifice the great for the good. Sometimes the beauty of grace is that it makes life not fair.