CTH, Sorry to hear your news. You sound strong and your goals are good, especially
Originally Posted By: ClingingToHope
I will remember at all times to act like my daughters are right there watching.
At the worst moments in the process, I pictured my stepchildren there witnessing my interaction with their mother. It helped.
I'm glad you got good news at the conference and I admire your strength in being able to function and get through something like that today of all days.
Originally Posted By: ClingingToHope
Small consolation. My girls love me. I know that. W knows that. She also knows I will not let them down. So if this is how it is to be she'll be faced with their questions and their looks for 10 years on why she chose to break up the family.
Oh, no, no, no...Big consolation!
Take. Care. Of. Yourself. Now, especially.
Gardener
"My soul, be satisfied with flowers, With fruit, with weeds even; but gather them In the one garden you may call your own." Cyrano deBergerac