Aud,
I am glad you posted a new thread so I could wish you and your family a happy new year! You have endured quite a bit this year and deserve all the praise I can muster. I share in your thoughts on the "disappearance" and I have made a promise to myself that I will not let that taint my celebration to put a cap on this last year. It has been one hell of year not just for myself but for everyone around these threads. I hope that no matter what you take pride in all that you have accomplished this year, take a much deserved bow before your children and H if he is there and take a moment to truly absorb all that you have endured.
You deserve this! Look at the accomplishments and share with your children another year's close.....this one has more hope than last....peace