Hey Jeff, happy Father's day. Your life is still filled with such amazing blessings. And I know that it will get better. Did your kids get you anything special for your day?
As for the pastor, I think he isn't trying to do rumor control but rather offer help in any way he can. Sometimes priests have amazing powers to console, offer support and guide you and even possibly your W still. Don't back away from that. There is always hope.
