This is such a lovely response to both prompts. I felt every sentence written, and I wonder how looking back at these times makes you feel.

I love that you were determined to work and not stay idle, and you aced the tasks you were given to enable you to get that first pay. That commitment to earn made way for other values, and it's something I have taken from this post. Even more, I'm glad that your beauty shines through these past memories.😍

As for your husband's old friend, I'm glad you were observant and willing enough to trust your intuition. You followed that cue he gave on the first day carefully, and I believe that helped you navigate that relationship with your husband carefully. Sometimes, trusting our observations is really the best.