Grief and Gratitude, Grok - (A) Rise

[grok]

Just back from two nights away from home for work. Up to NC for a day to get a demo of a vendors next generation product.

I set up S13, D18 and D19 for success before I left. They can run the household just fine for a few days. Dishes tend to wait until I come back and enforce washing though....

This time around it appears XW did spend a 4+ of hours each day here in the home with the children.

Before I left -

D19, "Dad, I don't like it when you're gone."
G, "OK. Though you know you are all capable children and do very well even when I'm not there. What bothers you when I'm not here?"
D19, "I know ... but I'm always worried if something happens how I will get help. Which friend I'd call to ask their Dad or someone to come help."

I reassured her she is smart and capable and will deal well with whatever comes up. It stuck in my mind she didn't mention XW. That bothers me a bit. I'm still mulling over exactly why it bothers me.

On the practical side, perhaps I need to put a call list on the fridge of people she can call.

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