Wow Dazed I can relate so much to what you have said, I too have made many new friends and have an even closer relationship with my kids.

After 34 years with the DH whom I loved and adored I never thought I would ever be happy again but I have now met a new guy, it's still early days and I have no expectations as to where it will lead but I am happier than I have been in a long time.

Enjoy Hawaii you deserve it x