Oh Sweetie, I'm so sorry that it did turn out like this. At the sametime, you deserve some peace.
You already know that I think although he thinks he has what he wants, his actions don't back it up. Why does he still drink, or hide from you and the kids? Why if he was so happy and he really believed what he was doing was right and ok, did he lie to everyone who loved him until he was caught red handed? He has no peace in his life. I also know that even if he marries 'her', his troubles are far from over. He's lost everyone and everything that he ever cared about in the divorce. When this doesn't work, he'll have nothing left to lose. It's so sad and makes me wonder what the heck this was all for.
Vee, you have done everything the right way. You stood up for your family and for your beliefs. After everything that I have witnessed through my own journey, both here and in 'real life', I truly believe that good things come to those who wait. I guess that the hardest thing for us to remember is that God is in charge and not us. Someday the 'why's' will be very clear to us!
Well, I will try to give you a call this weekend. Cait graduates on Friday night and the kids will all be here so it probably won't be until Sunday. I think we both deserve a Saturday lunch at Josephine's! I can taste the lobster bisque as I write this......................