If there is one thing I learned especially in the last 3 years and in general; life is in a constant flux. Nothing stays the same....when it does (for a while) we get complacent or take things for granted. So I guess the secret is that old cliche "enjpy the moment"....becasue in a second it will be gone. What will we be left with? A memory........make good memories. I understand what you mean however. In this case you know changes lie ahead. I remember talking to you a long time ago and you were hoping or actually wishing that your hubby quit on eof his jobs.....well here we are.....keep it positive. Money is nice...you can buy things.....but you can not buy time. As far as the other change is concerned, well I don't have very much exerience with that at all. The only thing I can muster up is I am sorry. I feel an attachment to your dad (the way you have described him). I don't think I ever heard or read anything close to a negative word regarding him. Be strong Maria....be there for the people you love.