Yes, It's a new day.
Firstly, I'd like to thank everybody who has sent well wishes my way. I treasure the support and love that has been shown. Thanks again!
As you can guess, my life, and those dearest to me has been turned upside down recently.
Here are a few updates concerning recent events:

• I've moved out of my house and into the loving, caring home of my sister and her husband. My other siblings offered as much. However, this was closer to family and work.
• I am attending weekly anti-suicidey sessions with a mental health professional, this is in addition to therapy with my most wonderful and great counselor.
• The division of the assets of our marriage has not been the disaster I thought it would be. Yes, it's early, but I'm encouraged. My wife actually commented that she would have requested more, but that I needed money for transition. This is remarkable in that she is opposed to any sort of transition while in marriage, much less outside of marriage and in contact with our children (such as it is).  
• Speaking of our children. They all have stated that they love me and wish that I stay their Dad. However, if I transition, I am not welcome in their lives.
• The suicide attempt, although unsuccessful, was treated very seriously by the VA. They were especially concerned that this episode lasted almost a whole day. To be brutally honest, I wasn't going to call anybody and ask for help. At the point this started, I knew what I had to do and was determined to carry the plan out. Sanity returned when my wife called me. When I answered the phone, I knew I was going to live. To the VA this was the sign of someone who was determined and committed, not an impulsive act born of a stressful, emotional argument.
• After reflection and counseling, I've realized that some people close to me were clearly not on their game when learning of the suicide attempt that day and in the couple of days that followed. I don't think I've said this, but upon returning home that day, my wife wanted to go out to eat! I remember sitting at the table at the restaurant thinking how bizarre this was. What should have happened was that I should have taken to the hospital for observation. What happened instead was that the next day my wife and I went to a faith based counselor. I wrote about that two posts ago. This counselor was told of what happened the day before. Her response was that I get my meds increased.  Eventually what happened was that my older sister told me that if nobody around me would take me to the hospital, then I should go myself. I emailed the VA and was sent to the hospital that day. Thanks, VA.
• Here is a closing thought: I know that what I've described is so common to all of us that have been down this road. At the same time it is very unique to each of us. I have to keep that in mind, when helping others. I've had that opportunity recently. I surprised myself. I kept thinking, I'm the last person to ask for or give advice. But, I did it! It felt good, and although probably not the most insightful, it was heartfelt and welcomed. 
• I am at peace with this decision to finally be the person that I am. I know that this is what I should have done long ago. I consider it an opportunity for a new day.

Speaking of a new day, check out the lyrics below, or watch their video that is linked at the bottom. It's from a wonderful group called Avalon. They are as good musically as they are lyrically, IMHO. The song is called "It's a new day".

It's A New Day

It's a new day
Oh, it's a new time
And there's a new way
I'm gonna live my life
All the old has passed away
And the new has come
Thank God, It's a brand new day
Lookin' back on yesterday
There are things that I regret
But I put the past behind me
And I never will forget
You have covered my mistakes
And my broken dreams
Now over the horizon
I see the dawn is drawing near
And I realize the sun did rise
Tomorrow's finally here
Now when I wake up thinkin'
'Bout the things I've done before
Memories I could not escape
Well they can't haunt me anymore
Now I can hold my head up high
'Cause I am not the same
You've changed my whole perspective
And with new eyes I see
I've become a new creation
'Cause of what You've done for me
Bridge:
'Cause of what You've done for me
No, I am not ashamed
This heart of mine is finally free
I'll never be the same"
Here's the video: It's A New Day  (pops)