Anticipation Day

Though it had only been eight days since she heard the news, Alexandra didn’t feel prepared for today. She opened the door to her closet and surveyed her options.

Some outfits were now too big due to her recent weight loss, while others seemed inappropriate for the occasion.

As she scanned her choices, a dress she had bought on a whim about 15 years ago caught her eye. It seemed as close to acceptable as anything else, so she grabbed the hanger and headed to the bathroom to try it on.

Eric was downstairs with the kids, allowing her to take her time to examine her reflection in the bathroom mirror. The past few months had been kind to her. After her simulation experience, she had decided to get back into running the way she did in college and dedicated herself to a diet plan that appeared to be working. At 41, she would never resemble her college self, but she felt she was in better shape than the average 41-year-old mother of three.

Slipping into the dress, she couldn’t help but feel grateful for the positive changes in her life since Eric and her simulations.

She was happier with herself and her life. She was more at peace with her job and enjoyed being around the kids more. Eric had cut down on his drinking substantially, with only the occasional glass of wine on the weekend. He seemed happier, taking the kids camping one weekend in Rocky Mountain National Park.

All-in-all, she was seeing positives from their experiences. Her and Eric still weren’t really having sex though; maybe in time.