WOW, Amy, thanks! This is such a powerful post. I had a lump in my throat while reading this. You are so very right the best thing we can show our kids is to never give up making ourself better.
Thank you so much.
Everything happens for a reason, maybe Dad needs to find that it isn't better out there, he needs to realize how good he had it here. Maybe he will find God and that is the most important thing when he finds Him he will know he is supposed to come home.