Hey Kathy,
I am sorry, it is not my fault she killed him!  Laughing!
Virgie and Hoshi
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kathy Du Bois" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 9:26 AM
Subject: Re: bob sally


> Vergie,
> My only complaint about this article is, why did Bob's funeral have
> to be on my birthday?  GRIN!
> Kathy
>
>
> At 08:20 AM 3/1/2006, you wrote:
>>Hello everybody,
>>Read and enjoy!
>>Virgie and Hoshi
>>
>>Subject: Bob & Salley
>>Subject: Bob & Sally!
>>This letter is being widely circulated. Written by a caring and concerned
>>husband, it expresses so beautifully his observations of changes in his
>>wife -- changes that are of some concern to him. Like most people, you 
>>will
>>be glad you took the few minutes required to read it
>>Dear Friends,
>>It is important for men to remember that as women grow older it becomes
>>harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as they did
>>when they were younger. When men notice this, they should try not to yell.
>>Let me relate how I handle the situation.
>>When I got laid off from my consulting job and took early retirement; in
>>April, it became necessary for Sally to get a full-time job, both for 
>>extra
>>income and for health benefits that we need. It was shortly after she
>>started working that I noticed that she was beginning to show her age.
>>I usually get home from fishing or hunting about the same time she gets 
>>home
>>from work. Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says that
>>she has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts supper.
>>I try not to yell, instead I tell her to take her time and just wake me 
>>when
>>she finally does get supper on the table. She didn't used to leave the 
>>dirty
>>dishes on the table but it seems now she allows them to sit on the table 
>>for
>>several hours after supper. I do what I can by reminding her several times
>>each evening that they aren't cleaning themselves. I know she appreciates
>>this, as it does seem to help her get them done before she goes to bed.
>>Now that she is older she seems to get tired so much more quickly. Our
>>washer and dryer are in the basement. Some times she says she just can't
>>make another trip down those steps. I don't make a big issue of this.
>>As long as she finishes up the laundry the next evening I am willing to
>>overlook it. Not only that, but unless I need something ironed to wear to
>>the Monday lodge meeting or to Wednesday's or Saturday's poker club or to
>>Tuesday's or Thursday's bowling or something like that, I will tell her to
>>wait until the next evening to do the ironing. This gives her a little 
>>more
>>time to do some of those odds and ends things like shampooing the dog,
>>vacuuming or dusting.
>>Also, if I have had a really good day fishing, this allows her to gut and
>>scale the fish at a more leisurely pace. Sally is starting to complain a
>>little occasionally. For example, she will say that it is difficult for 
>>her
>>to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch hour. In spite of 
>>her
>>complaining, I continue to try to offer encouragement. I tell her to 
>>stretch
>>it out over two or even three days. That way she won't have to rush so 
>>much.
>>I also remind her that missing lunch completely now and then wouldn't hurt
>>her any, if you know what I mean.
>>When doing simple jobs she seems to think she needs more rest periods. She
>>had to take a break when she was only half finished mowing the yard. I try
>>not to embarrass her when she needs these little extra rest breaks. I tell
>>her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly squeezed lemonade 
>>and
>>just sit for a while. I tell her that as long as she is making one for
>>herself, she may as well make one for me and take her break by the hammock
>>so she can talk with me until I fall asleep.
>>I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support Sally on a
>>daily basis. I'm not saying that the ability to show this much 
>>consideration
>>is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will find it impossible. No
>>one knows better than I do how frustrating women can become as they get
>>older. However, guys, even if you just yell at your wife a little less 
>>often
>>because of this article, I will consider that writing it was worthwhile.
>>Signed, Bob
>>Bob's funeral was on Saturday, January 25th.
>>Sally was acquitted on Monday, January 27th.