IB, I'm glad you are feeling better. As for your xh and ow, they are living in a fantasy world and will do a lot of stupid and crazy things...remember...they think they are 18 once again. Once the euphoria dies down, they will begin to settle down and act like people who have grown up a bit. But, in the mean time, you are moving ahead and doing what you need to do to live your life.
IB, you are doing great!
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.