Thank you, Lord, for another good day, for my dad!!!  He called me this evening, and told me all about his day.  He told me he went to the cafe this morning.  My step-mom said he hasn't been going lately.  He did go this morning, but, I'm guessing maybe it wasn't a good experience.  He said he probably wouldn't be going back.  I'm wondering what happened.  I was pretty excited that he remembered how to call me though!!!  I'm thankful that he's had two or three good days in a row!!  He did say that if he's still feeling good by the weekend that they will probably go to McAlester to see his sister and brother-in-law.  I think that would be good for him.  He's tired of being stuck in the house.  Maybe this will lift his spirits even more.  I sure hope so.  Just hate to see him sad and depressed. 

I had a really good day.  No tears!  I'm bound and determined to pull out of this much quicker this time.  I should have this down by now, after three attempts in less than two months to recover from a broken heart.  I think I'm just numb, or maybe just plain 'ol DUMB!!!  Boy, am I a slow learner.  I always thought I could take a hint.  Guess not...  It took longer than usual this time.  I am finally facing the cold, hard facts.  I chose to ignore, make excuses, and give "one more chance".  Yes, I have "sucker" written all over my forehead...tattooed, in fact, for EVERYONE to see.  My mom always said my worst fault was that I trust way too easily (i.e., "gullible?").  Probably true, because I always choose to see only the best in people.  It takes a whole lot to make me lose faith in someone.  I've also been told I have the patience of Job.  Probably not the best quality to have in a relationship.  However badly I've been hurt, stomped on, humiliated, chewed up, and spit out, and made a royal fool of,  I still believe in looking for the good in each person. I still believe in the goodness of God, no matter what happens.  Every one deserves a second chance.  God said to forgive seven times seven, or something to that effect???  I've always believed and practiced that.  We all make mistakes.  We all need second chances.  Sometimes, many more.  However, I did learn some very valuable lessons.  Probably one of the hardest lessons I've ever had to learn in my life.  Life.  Hard lessons.  Must go on.  Must push forward, no matter what. 

God IS good.