Hi Laughing, I know you will be laughing again soon but not soon enough for all that you have been through. I know this is not the way the children should grow up but you have set up a good solid foundation for them and this will help them survive until you can be re-united. I can see you all together again catching up on all that lost time although it will be about making new and better memories. There will not be anything lurking in the shadows to ruin your lives because Dick will not be able to do anything.
I am sure with all of the financial troubles Dick and Jane are experiencing she will probably ditch him soon for her new sugar daddy.
I am sorry about the birds. They were keeping your children sane for now but I know you will fill your house with pets for them when they return.
Your children will come through this and land on their feet because of you.