Eskie, I feel I should respond to your post, about which I've thought now for a couple of days. It seems we have more of a friendship connection now, and nothing "romantic," since he has related to me about his lovely wife, how she wears the hat I crocheted and sent to her, and brags about her caring for him. I'm happy with that, and just happy to hear from him. Is this wrong? I honestly don't know. Our communication now is just about everyday stuff, our work, the weather, etc., but I felt a great void at not hearing from him in the recent past. We do have a unique connection, but I think now it's just fondness and friendship.
Patty