Thanks guys,

I am in a better mindset. Have been sleeping the past couple of nights, so that helps. Just read all of any chance's thread and I see parallels, so that makes me cautiously optimistic.

Responded to W, "confirmed" and then told her I plan to take the kids to the company picnic on 7/17. She said she "was thinking about doing something with the kids that weekend, but since she didn't have firm plans, if I had firm plans she would probably just stay home that week-end instead." My plans are FIRM!

Now to stay the course and hope for a positive outcome.....eventually! Patience, patience, patience.

I feel a bit more like I know what I am doing now.

Thanks all you guys and gall for all the wisdom and support! It has been a great help.

Gotta go to the kids counselor now. Talk to you soon.