Cresting

Well, it looks like I'm going to survive.  It was "iffy there for a while, but in a couple of hours, I'll go to the airport and pick up Lori and the boys after their being gone for 7 full days. 

Talk about tough.  That is the longest time I have ever been away from the boys, and it's also the longest that I've ever gone without seeing Lori since we met 17 1/2 years ago.

You know, I hope I'm never away from the boys for that long in one stretch again.  The peace and quiet is challenging.  "The noise" is just something, after hearing the kids screaming voices for so long, you just get used to and crave.

I know that Lori and my time will come to an end in 17 days.  Our divorce won't be final yet, but I am moving out of the house at that time.  It's certainly going to be strange not seeing my best friend any longer.  Old habits die hard, but I'm heading over that crest.  It is getting easier.  Day by day my friends, day by day.

Well, I guess I need to get the house in order.  Haven't had visitors in a week.  Living like a bachelor might not go over too well when everyone gets home.  Clean, clean, clean!

William