DBB, It is a great article. I know it is a crazy way to live always waiting for the other shoe to drop so to speak, but at least she calls and talks even if it's about nothing.. thats good. My kids haven't heard from H in days and I'm not kidding myself probably won't. My youngest has a b-day on Friday thats when H is supposed to have them. She doesn't want to go but I've promised her she can spend the day with me....seems to have settled her a little. Keep the faith DBB, your position is alot more hopeful than mine right now..any communication is better than none. Thanks for the tip on the arcticle, it was very insightful. Take care, write again stacie