Well, I just had to put into words what I was feeling.  These last 5 weeks have been some of the most satisfying I've had in years.  I attended blackjack dealing school in Council Bluffs, Iowa for for weeks.  We auditioned and tested and lo and behold, I had a job!  It's amazing.  I didn't know that a job that you like, love really, could do wonders for a sad heart.  It's been an eye-opening experience.  Isn't crazy to look forward for that seven o'clock start time everyday?  Who would've thought? 
Life on the homefront is going really well too.  Jose has been wonderful with the kids, and while the routine change has been challenging, we are managing to make it work.
Speaking of Jose, we are fast-approaching our tenth anniversary on May 28.  When we got married, it was of course with the thought of always in mind, but everyday issues, big and small have sometimes interrupted our natural flow.  And whenever I get the question, "How long have you been married?," it still amazes me that we're doing it.  Congratulations baby, we've come a long way!  Salud, mi vida!
We just celebrated my Cassie's seventh birthday today, and  I can't tell you how excited I am about it.  My girl is growing up, shit, all of my kids are growing up.  And while I watch them grow, I realize that I'm getting up there in age.  I am heading towards that 30 year mark.  Most people would say that they've gotten much better with age.  I'll let their words speak for me but make the allowance that some of these life lessons have aged me a little too much!  And I never quiet liked wine much anyways!
Well, to everybody's future, I wish you love, happiness and much success!