Its actually the first lengthy verse my son ever had to learn and I helped him. I think he was about 4 or 5 at the time and he had an entire quarter to learn to recite it and each child that could do it by the end of the quarter got to go to a pizza party. He and I spent time every night working on it and since then it has meant alot to me. When this all started it really hit home with me and so its kind of become my mantra.
I agree with you about the kids. Its tough not getting to be there for everything because I always have. Luckily for me my son has been spending more and more time with me. I think he's only staye with her 4 days out of about the last 14 or so and he's with me now and I think staying til at least Saturday night, maybe longer. Its actualy worked in my favor I think for him to be with me more and more because she's seeing what its like to miss him and im pretty sure she doesn't like it.
I've made the point of having him call her each night but just like i found out rather quickly and you said...its just not the same. I dont know what the future holds but I know today's a good one. Hopefully for you as well.