Beth, I am so sorry to read about how things have gone in your sitch. I was just getting caught up on your thread (Friday night - whoohoo!).
I'm sitting here wishing I won the lottery so that the angelbabies and I could hop a flight to Chicago and we could have some fun. I almost find it eerie how you and I seem to ride the hills and valleys together, and right now, you and I are in the same spot.
I have very little wisdom. Little to add to what everyone has already said. Be proud of yourself. Be proud of the work that you put into your marriage. Be proud of the example you've given your kids. Smile at the thought of the man who proves himself worthy of Beth... whereever he may be lurking right now.
I happen to think the world of you, and am sending you lots of love from The Great White North (where we have no snow currently)
