Things are good.

I remain blown away at the peace in our home.

I went off-roading early Friday morning with my oldest, did a ton of chores at home with the kids all afternoon. His GF came over and joined us for supper, then we all walked to the neighbours for dessert

Saturday we had friends in for lunch. Saturday night we went to other neighbours for game night

Sunday we each did our own thing, but had dinner and the evening together.

Took my daughter shopping for clothes and we were at the gym together tonight.

My first side gig contract is done and I have two more waiting. I began the next one today. And I have a longer term side contract coming in late September it looks like.

Lonely though. Grieving quietly a lot lately.

Dr Ramani talks about grieving your entire world view and the story that shaped your world. That’s true.

It’s 4 months since I’ve heard from her, except for 5 minutes one day that she called for our daughter and I answered.

Maybe her life is good. Maybe it’s all crumbling. Maybe she has regrets. Maybe she’s pleased or full of vengeance. No idea.

It’s 20 months apart. Not one question about the kids. Not. One. Not so much as Are they OK? Do they need anything?

I mourn that for the kids too.

RDM