Digital Common Sense

This is a new and different Thanksgiving holiday for me. Something never before experienced.

I’m in a new relationship. It’s something special and wondrous, beyond my ability to imagine in so many ways. Sheryl’s become part of my life and I, the writer, am at an utter loss for words to express my thanks and gratitude for her friendship, her partnership, her love, and the things she teaches me every day.

At the same time, I do feel pain and loss at a strained relationship with my family. The strain is caused by my own actions, yet it exists. And yes, it hurts to know I won’t see my children or grandchildren this Thanksgiving. I love them dearly. I hope they know that. I hope and pray that in time, we’ll find our way back.

There’s really only one person in the world who fully understands the bittersweet mix of joy and pain that I feel. That’s Sheryl, because she feels it too. Hers is different than mine, yet we share, strengthen and comfort one another in our own mix of anticipation, joy, love and growth toward the future. Today is her birthday, and we decided we need some time to step away from the stress and frenzy our lives have been to get away. We’re heading out of town for the long weekend for some time alone together for us, something we haven’t really had since she moved to Olympia.

To my friends, family, and colleagues, I simply wish you a peaceful and safe holiday. May you all be happy and thankful for the wonderful things life has brought your way.

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