Newly separated...spouse left, 4th thread

[antlers]

Ok folks...here is a draft of the response that I plan on sending later on tonight...

"Hi Wife,

Yes, the kids and I do plan to be gone during that time as our reservations have been made. I can certainly understand and relate to your feelings of how much of an adjustment it will be for you to not see them for 12 days. I'm sure I would feel the same if the situation were reversed. I think I understand how you're feeling, as I sure miss our kids as well when we're apart.
Family vacations have always been such a big part of our Summer so I am glad I am able to keep that tradition alive for our kids and I. I do think it's important for us to maintain normal activities, like family trips, etc. for the kids' sake...and though it's not the ideal way we'd like to spend the vacation, I'm looking forward to getting away...and so are they. Would it be helpful to you if we made it so you could also communicate with the kids by E-mail while we are away? It would give you another opportunity to communicate with them while we're gone. Of course there is always cell phones and texting whenever you want to say 'hello'! I'm open to other suggestions too! I will always work with you in good faith. Thank You.

Antlers


Well...what do you think?