Nero, I don't take your posting of this morning as whining. You are dealing w/a lot and you need a place that is safe to vent...so vent away. But, you are right about one thing, if we croak this evening, someone else will either pick up the slack or it won't get done.
I think you are doing well considering what all you are having to deal with. Don't forget to take care of yourself. Okay?
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.