Captain's log: Supplimental...
I know. I've been watching too much
Star Trek again. (Is that actualy possible?
)
It was great seeing the kids tonight! My little guy and I shared a lot of "I missed you!" and "I love you!" moments tonight. I hope he never reaches the point where saying "I love you!" to me becomes embarassing. Saying that to my father just days before he died of heart failure made his death more bearable - he knew how I felt. My son knows how I feel. I will make sure he
always knows!
My daughter is busy on the computer chatting with her friends - like any normal teenager. But I can tell she is happy to have me here. I am taking her to work tomorrow, so we'll have a chance to chat then.
The atmosphere in the house is cool, but it feels a little warmer than what it was on Wednesday when everything played out.
I've been able to laugh a little, which is a good sign. (I feel like I just drew a new poker hand -
Queen high!
)
I've written a letter to my wife's counselor explaining a little more about me and my perspective on our situation. I also included a copy of
The Other Side of the Closet to give my wife when the couselor feels she is ready for it. I am going to run the letter past my counselor first just to make sure it says what I think its saying.
I feel ... upbeat. Or at least as upbeat as I can be at the moment.
I'm here with the kids until Independence Day. My son has put together a whopping big list of things he wants to do together, and I am going to do my best to do them. My daughter and I will probably go to the movies and just talking.
The hugs, prayers, good wishes and personal messages keep the wind in my sails. This is what I love about all of you! The support in times of crisis is unbelievable! All of you are truly a blessing from the Almighty.
I will have some computer access for the next several days since I am at the house and have my laptop with me.
Jillieann, Sheila, Laura Eliz - {{{{{{HUGS!!!!}}}}}}
Alice - I believe you are right. This
is the first day of the rest of my new life. And I will cherish every moment of it. It's Independence Day.
Stephanie & Dennis (and all my brothers & sisters Up North) - Happy Canada Day! May the Maple Leaf fly high and proud, both now and forever!
We sail on!
Chaunte
Given what has happened, somehow these lines from the movie
Independence Day seemed fitting...
President Whitmore:
In less than an hour, aircraft from here will join others from around the world. And you will be launching the largest aerial battle in the history of mankind.
Mankind....that word should have new meaning for all of us today. We can't be consumed with our petty differences anymore.
We will be united in our common interests. Perhaps, it's fate, today is the fourth of July, and you will once again be fighting for our freedom.
Not from tyranny, oppression or persecution. But from anniliation. We're fighting for our right to live...to exist. Should we win the day, the fourth of July will no longer be known as an American holiday. But as the day when the world declared in one voice "We will not go quietly into the night...we will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on! We're going to survive! Today, we celebrate our independence day!"
