Anniversary and update

Seven years ago today, Laurie and I decided to give couplehood a shot.  Back then, I didn’t know Laurie was a woman, but you can always read back in the diary for details of that!

I realized last night that I had not posted about something important that happened in Austin.

One day, Nanny was struggling to get out of bed, after she had become bedridden.  I kept telling her that her legs wouldn’t support her anymore, and that my back wouldn’t let me pick her up by myself, but she kept trying to get up.  After about ten tries, probably, she slumped over and put her head down…so she was seated on the side of the bed, legs hanging off the bed.  She said, "Jr., I’m sorry."  I said, "What would you be sorry for?"  Much to my amazement, she said, "For everything."

I had already apologized to her, on my second day or so down there, for every bad thing I’d ever said or done to her.  But this….she has only apologized to me ONE other time in my life…so I never EVER expected this!  

So we have a clean slate now.  I have forgiven her, and to the best of my knowledge, she has forgiven me, too.

I just wanted to state that.  I was hoping we’d make peace before her death, and, for once, I was actually granted my wish the way I meant it!  Too bad it came so late, but better late than never.

Love to all,

Jack