I knew the day
would come. I knew it nearly 10 years ago when we
decided to let go. Christ it was probably as strong a
feeling I'd had since we were married. It would be
hard... but we would stay close, our kids would play
together and it wouldn't feel the least bit strange.
It would however make me cry a little. And anyone who
has followed The Journey will do the same after
this...
Make no mistake,
they're tears of joy. We did it. We did the right
thing. It's as much a fairy tale to me as Talya. You
can't control how the fairy tale ending will
happen, but you can certainly be honest enough to
allow it to... it just requires both people to
believe. And lemme tell you - you will be alone if you
believe you belong together as friends and not
husband and wife. Your family will think you're nuts,
you're friends will think you're nuts - FUTURE people
will think there must still be those
feelings... it's as isolated a story to pull off as
you can imagine. But when you do? It's one of the most
rewarding, proud accomplishments of your life. Weird,
huh?
So the visit with
Jess & Jeff was painfully short this time. We
got to do a "parent dinner" which isn't exactly
leisurely... and then Jeff had to get to sleep early
for work. Bummer. Talya and I were able to stay
up with Jess and make some oatmeal cookie shots and
watch Family Ties. I had to type that sentence
because I'm certain I never will again. LOL. Throw in
yet ANOTHER Donatos pizza the following afternoon
and a day at the park? Good times. As always, wish
they were closer. What a joy it will be watching our
kids grow up. This really is a big trip back for me. A
new chapter begins and I'm amazed at how fulfilling it
is. Then again, how can it not be when you look at a
picture like this?
HA. Vienna loves
little kids man. She finds them remarkably
fascinating. She must've stared at Zoe for
hours. She's only ever seen babies her age, so
this whole "little person" who can walk and talk thing
is pretty eye-opening.
Good stuff. Can't
wait to see Volume 2 sometime soon. :-)
