Alan & Brenda Leonard

10/27/02 03:47:

> Lots of people would probably say that encouraging her
> to be with you doing the real things you're doing is better than you doing
> the make-believe stuff with her. But some of both. Sorting laundry, putting
> away groceries, working in the yard--that time spent together would be really
> valuable too.

Oh, thank you, I totally needed to hear that today, Sandra!

I've been totally occupied in packing this week, and I think that's ALL Tim
has done all week, too. He's been making boxes by himself, labelling stuff,
bringing things for me to pack, helping sort, and all that. Honestly, he's
more obsessed with doing it all than I am!

It helps to be reminded that *time spent together* is really valuable. When
I'm totally exhausted, it feels more like I'm using him as a small (but
incredibly willing!) slave.

brenda