Family is everything to me also. My Granny whom I loved dearly used to say whatever didn't kill you made you stronger. Kade and you will be stronger, this will not kill you, and together you will get through it. She is a very lucky young lady to have someone who loves her so much. I don't think the Jack of today would ever just chuck it and take off. Whitewolf > Well, Whitewolf, life can make you or break you. I hope, whatever life I have lived, that it has made me. Although, at times like this, I feel close to breaking. This woman leaving our child has me upset to no end. If I were to bow to any alter it would be for family and what she has done goes against every fiber of my body and soul. Anyone who is into genealogy knows the value of family. Today's situation has me feeling those old thoughts and feelings of just chucking it all and taking off somewhere. Its like watching a sand castle being washed out to sea.