I loved the prayer. I agree. I have no idea how people get through so many things without having God in their life. Isn't the power of prayer amazing?
I prefer e-mail. It gives me a chance to take my time and think about what I need to say. Last year when I was going through my divorce, e-mailing saved me from saying things that I would have later regretted and from having my thoughts twisted and much less chance of being bated. Sometimes I may walkaway and punch a pillow, but when I go back to write ex would have never known that he had gotten me fired up.
Personally from what you write, I think you're doing really well.