Finally catching up on your sitch. Your threads go SO fast! Anyway, I'm encouraged by your optimism. I know the full range of emotions, and you may feel all of them in a single day. It's crazy, but you are (obviously) very loved by all of us here.
Take care of yourself. And best wishes for telling the kids. I was 13 when my parents sep and it's a horrible age to have something like that happen. It will be hard for them, so be there and be the best dad you can.
Me 36 Husband 35 D5 S2 separated: 10/29/07-present Served divorce papers 1/22/09 "When the world gives out beneath your feet, it is time to learn how to fly."