BBJ,

Just reading along as usual...sounds like the communication level has increased dramatically. I think this seperation will do you alot of good. I am not sure what you should or will tell the kids however. I know you will get good advice here. We were lucky that we had a semi decent story to tell D8 that she bought at the time. This way she only got the speech once....
I hope things turn around for you BBJ...you have been fighting for so long.