Florida--August 2012
I wake up in the morning overwhelmed with gratitude. How awesome to have a partner on this journey. When all this health stuff came down the real meaning of partnership rose to the surface. Suddenly Sandy had to take over every area of our lives. I realized that we are really in this together. The strength of our relationship became even more obvious. We are so connected that if I want to know how I feel, all I have to do is ask Sandy. If I’m exhausted, she’s exhausted; if my back hurts, same with her. The emotional connection is so strong, it’s almost scary. How she walks the fine line between taking care of me and not treating me like an invalid child is masterful.
We have our little tiffs but because of our commitment to our spiritual life and our partnership we can actually pause and reevaluate our positions. What an incredible gift. So many times she is coming from the east and I’m coming from the west that you think we would be used to it. As we maneuver for position and struggle to hang on, we discover that many times we are headed for the same place. This has taken practice and a willingness to stand on the beach when the cannibals seem to be pouring out of the jungle. My first thought is, I have to FLEE!
