May 13, 2013
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Moving Forward To Whatever Comes Next
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As I write this, it is just after midnight, so Saturday May 11 2013 is newly upon us. I am spending the night at my father-in-law’s house; Tomorrow my wife’s brother-in-law will take me, my few belongings and my dog, to the house he is kindly letting me use. It’s gonna be strange to be living alone with just my dog for company, but at least I won’t have to stress all the time wondering when my wife is going to come home. I bought a laptop so I’ll be able to get online. I’m waiting until I have money coming in to buy a TV, and even then I probably won’t get cable, but a TV that has an analog descrambler built into it, to avoid having a bill. Thanks to all of the friends who have listened patiently when I was stressed out and needed to talk. Yeah, I know I’m actually typing, but same thing.
Take care of yourselves and those you love, my friends. Appreciate them and make sure they know it. I love you all.
Update:
I’m getting settled in at the house. Living simply. I will be okay and this will be a place to start getting my mind settled and ready for what comes next.
Spent a couple hours at the neighbors’ Mother’s Day. Talk about culture shock!!! A large African-American family with lots of kids, loud, music with words “b!tch, f@ck & n!gg__” used in abundance. Not that that makes them bad people, just different to what I am used to. I wet my mouth a few times with the beer they gave me and, after a nice piece of steak and half cob of corn, thanked the lady of the house and headed back to my dog to give her the bits of steak I brought her. I have had dear friends who were black and have worked and shared meals with black people on many occasions, but they were not like this.
Both kids called to wish their Mom Happy Mother’s Day, as did I. Today I walked to the library, where I am now, and with help I got set up for Wi-Fi.
TTYL, my friends!!!
Comments (23)
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@randaness - @Erika_Steele - Thanks to you both!!!
I wish you well! Just take it slow and ease into your “new” life. You’re gonna’ be okay! HUGS!!!
@adamswomanback - Thanks, and I will. A big HUG back!!!
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@Shining_Garnet - Thank you. Hugs back. @randaness - @Erika_Steele - Wanted to send you both hhugs, too, I just didn’t think to type it in my first reply.
The best part of living alone is that you don’t have to get dressed for breakfast–or anything, really…unless you’re cooking. A personal rule of mine is to never cook naked. Best!
Hope everything works out. I never heard of a tv with an analog descrambler. Everything’s digital now anyway.
Hey man, hang in there. I work hard to guard my heart, but this got me because I’m not unfamiliar with the things you’re probably feeling and experiencing. Bro, you’re not alone. – (((Brotherly hug))) – Check your messages.
I hope everything works out
I have faith that as things progress you’ll do well, hang in there *hugs*
It’s a big adjustment, but just keep taking it one step at a time — you’ve already accomplished the first several steps ~ ~ ~
I have always believed that if I demanded to be the head of the house, my wife would leave me, so I went passive and just trying to get along. In spite of 57 years, I have no doubt she would leave me with some provocation. Due to may age and health, I am trying hard to get along. If she does pull the trigger, I will fight for every dime and move to Hawaii and find a nursing home to finish out my days if I get sick.
I am sorry you are going through this a lot.
frank
I am sorry that you are “starting over.” It has to be tough. I will be checking in on you (as usual via blog). Please hang in there! Keep us posted!
Back to basics?
I am sorry that things have come to this. I do truly wish you the best with your new journey.
Good luck. It’s hard to be displaced
@merfolklore - @firetyger - @GoneRetired - @HUMOR_ME_NOW - @slmret -are religious, of whatever religion, as I respect all. @MyFreedomWings - @godfatherofgreenbay - My thanks to you all for your well-wishing, prayers from those of you who@TutelageOfTheMundane - Grease splatters are no fun when cooking naked!!! @musterion99 -My father-in-law gets only broadcast channels, through an antenna, the signal is then descrambled. Not a lot of channels, but a good picture.@AOK4WAY - Thank you very much!@Inciteful - Exactly!!!
I did not know about this…
I am glad you have your dog. Dogs are a great comfort.
@FallenSafely - Yes, they are. I’m glad to have her. I hope you are doing well, and are happy.
I did not realize something was going on. It sounds like you are adjusting okay.
on a personal note, I LOVED living alone.
@spicycajun - I have my moments, but I’ll get through. I recognize there are some good parts to living alone. Thanks for your support.