Internet Dating

(No, it wasn't in secret code, just so happens that Webdings is just below Veranda -
which is what *I* was seeing, but I guess you weren't!)

I can't tell you how many times I thought about erasing my Yahoo personals ad.
Didn't subscribe, didn't really believe.
Then I got a message from Tony with this opening line: I would say (by putting your kids first) you have your priorities right in line!
Talk about "had me at hello" :^)
So we meet. We have coffee. We've had a lot of coffee. We've had profound, beautiful, amazing, thoughtful and thought provoking, inspiring, soulful conversations. We talk a lot and for long periods of time. We talk about every single thing we can come up with. Stories pour out of us. We cry, we laugh, we cry some more.
Karen and John met him. They had amazing conversation.
I've given him some of Hannah's ashes, to take with him to Alaska and distribute as he feels so moved, on his drive home. She's tucked away with his Sage, SweetGrass and Tobacco. Part of her will be left with Chief Joseph, the rest is up to the universe.
His beloved companion, Buck, is riddled with lymphoma. Buck's transition out of this world is going to be as beautiful as his life with Tony has been. They've got a few more days together and life is grand. They are not afraid of death; they are truly free (to paraphrase *V*). This part of the journey is made easier, knowing Hannah is there to welcome Buck. She will happily guide him into becoming a heavenly ambassador (he is quite the earthly ambassador, I imagine the trait will stick).
I am honored to have been mother to such a powerful soul as she.
I'm touched beyond measure that Tony can know Hannah without ever meeting her in person.
There's something powerful afoot here. I welcome it; whatever it is.
I'm glad my life isn't dictated by fear.
My life is far richer today for having taken a chance.