Everything is the same and yet so very different tonight. I'm in the same physical place I was this afternoon but my mind is in a much better place.

Tonight I looked out the window to find my neighbor (married Dad of two) tossing a football and teaching Brett how to throw and catch. It made me so happy to see someone take interest in him and to see that there are nice people in the park. Brielle spent the night with their daughter tonight. Both of the kids say how nice their parents are. Brett went to stay with my parents for the night. My ex came over to see something that my son made tonight.


There was some healing tonight. There was a much needed conversation that lasted for two hours. There were mutual tears and synchronized laughs. There were memories shared and plans for how to make the future the most positive and painless as possible. There were heartfelt hugs that didn't lead to anything more than reassurance to an old, dear friend that you're wishing luck and on a long journey.