tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583025997774772903.post56835963415027909..comments2023-09-12T03:33:13.437-05:00Comments on FOREVER CHANGING: Cabin feverEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15207566068096510188noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583025997774772903.post-6751935784885330712011-02-05T08:29:24.478-06:002011-02-05T08:29:24.478-06:00Before my husband passed away over five years ago....Before my husband passed away over five years ago...we had similar circumstances. We did a lot together for most of our marriage, had four very busy kids and a hectic household. A hard worker all of his life, my husband found contentment in his world around him...sailing, reading, tv, music; not unlike most of us I guess. I have my interests too, but have always been totally wrapped up in my kids. I guess that always came first with me. As much as my husband loved our kids, he could make the separataion in his life that I couldn't...and didn't want to. But, he understood where I was coming from...and I understood him. Some would say maybe that's not ideal...but if it works, it's ideal enough. We gave each other space and understanding...especially as we got older. I think you have to make sure you take whatever time you can to do the things you enjoy and connect with...and keep separate what your husband needs or doesn't need from you. It helps to keep you feeling like your head is above water. Much love E.... ~JoyJoy Des Jardinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893445642606862131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583025997774772903.post-23945028925982264592011-02-05T07:51:26.389-06:002011-02-05T07:51:26.389-06:00I'm afraid I'm with your husband. I worked...I'm afraid I'm with your husband. I worked for 43 yrs, long, long hours and I retired in 2004 and now I don't like going anywhere!! I just want to shut the world out and stay home! Luckily for me my hubby is much the same so there are no problems there.ameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17380296569508243613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583025997774772903.post-813480689491548002011-02-05T06:30:15.552-06:002011-02-05T06:30:15.552-06:00These are some deep and meaningful thoughts put ou...These are some deep and meaningful thoughts put out there. Thanks for sharing this part of your life with me, (us, but it's me, alone, reading this and thinking about it, you know, the virtual world you mention?).<br />I just got through a four day stretch of unseasonably cold temperatures while living out-of-town, away from home in an RV that has provided me with an 8'X16' living space. Talk about cabin fever!<br />You talk about leaving. You can leave without abandonment. Pursue your values. It's a hard task, but possible. Why do you think I'm in New Mexico when I live in Wisconsin?<br />Too much thought in my mind aftervreading this. We need to sit down and have a discussion.<br />Sending positive energy your direction.<br /><br />Peace.Spadomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17781369901345409341noreply@blogger.com