I'm glad to see that you are making some money off the yard sale. Every penny helps. The place you are looking at this weekend sounds lovely and hopefully you and the girls will be able to maintain it w/o much problem, if you decide to take it. If the house has been vacant for a couple of years, the owners may be willing to reduce your rent if you do some of the repairs, as needed.
I do understand how you felt going through his things. Yes, they up and walk away from everything including their old lives. It's really a sad situation. Has he indicated when he will come out and get his stuff?
Travel safely and have a list of questions handy concerning the property you are going to see. It never hurts to ask questions and put forth suggestions, especially when it comes to money.
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.
