while I feel like I am on a positive road, I know it could potentially change at any moment. I have to think that just last week she was looking for a house to live in. I guess that idea will keep me motivated. She is out of town on work and called tonight just to chat. She didnt call this time to just talk to the kids. How great is that?
I would like to thank everyone for giving me such great advice. It's wonderful to get third party advice with no bias from those that have been through this. In reading other posts from other situations, it's amazing how similar each situation develops. If my scenario plays out well, I think I will start posting on other situations too. I think they deserve to hear what I have gone through. This whole board is amazing therapy to write out your feelings and have people all over care and offer help. I have learned so much.
I guess my biggest piece of advice that I have learned through this is take care of yourself, figure out what you really want, utilize your support group (this helps you get happy), and GET A LIFE. Once you do that and show you can survive, you are looked at much differently.