Today's Times

As I sit here tonight, wondering if my wife is ok, I think back to when I was a little boy. My wife is an outside salesman, like I, and is currently sleeping in a hotel, out of town.  She is approximately 150 miles away from home and I haven't heard from her in hours. I am sure she is quite fine, as she tends to fall asleep early and sleeps very hard. But, there are some particulars. She is pregnant, attractive, and last but not least, alone. I can't help but worry. When I was a boy, I couldn't imagine my mother sleeping out of town, much less in a hotel by herself. It's not that my father wouldn't have allowed it, it's the fact that my mother would have been scared. Both of my parents worked in the medical field and had 9-5 jobs. So, that factor didn't come into play in my parents marriage. I am very protective, by nature, and I am feeling a bit, how would you say, anxious. I pray morning, noon and night. Always, I pray for my families well-being. I pray now. I pray that my wife is sleeping peacefully and unharmed. I pray that I speak to her in the morning. Above all, I pray for my children's well being too. My two year old daughter is with me, but, my 11 year old son is with his mother. No, not my wife, my ex-wife. I just talked to him earlier. My two-year old is tucked away in my bed watching "Nick-tv". Where have the days gone where a man and his family can sleep under the same roof, every night? With inflation and the cost of gas, I would have to make six-figures, plus some, in order for our family to live like we do. I guess we could down-grade, but, I don't want my wife thinking that I am trying to keep her from pursuing her dreams and career. Like I said though. When a woman decides she wants kids, should she or should she not have to make a decision? The older I get the more likely I am to say, "SHE NEEDS TO STAY HOME!" But, that's just me. Over and out, from the worried husband.