I think it's OK to say thanks and that you appreciated the time with the girls. Manners are never out of style. Change the phrasing so in sounds less "pursuing."

"I really enjoyed the time with the girls on Thanksgiving. I appreciated the you working that out with me."

Just say thanks (heartfelt) and no expectations.

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Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties and at the same time confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.