The Gift in QUOTIDIEN

Not really sure how to share this. Lots of emotions and feelings - so I'll sh are the Reader's Digest version, and let the chips fall where they may.

Someone from my work has stepped up and offered friendship. After much soul-searching, discussion with friends, and my daughter - I accepted freely and with excitement.

I spent some time questioning what his motives could possibly be. In fact, I even offered him an out. 'Mr. B, do you know what you're doing, here? Why ever would you want to get involved with someone who was completely lost just under 3 months ago?'

'Because - you strike me as the type of person I would like to hang out with and if you're up to it, we'll see where it goes.'

Whatever happens - whether we ever go anywhere together or not - this has served to remind me that I'm not finished or used up. It reminds me that I've been a good wife - and have loved my husband faithfully 'until death did we part'. Life will continue to offer possibilities, and discoveries will be made. I am alive - and I am well.