I am so grateful for all your responses. You guys have my tears streaming, after reading all these posts b/c I hear the sincerity, love, dread, sadness and hurt. It made me think of that song, "When a Man Loves a Woman". And Wonka, you have the heart and understanding, and that is the important equipment.
I appreciate you all for taking the time to share your feelings. I believe that is how we can learn from each other.
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!