Reflections on a failed marriage and a new family

Michigan Coast- July 2009



Dear Kids-



Soon, we will have some closure on the family situation- that is, we will be ending family life as you knew it, and move on to a new phase of our lives, a new family way.



We have talked over and over about how this is going to look- we really cannot be sure how this is going to work, and so many other factors beyond our control will have an impact- in short, a TON of unanswered questions. . .BUT



I DO have things to tell you, things that I can be 100% totally sure of,



I LOVE YOU ALL- and nothing at all will change that!



Older boys- I AM GOING TO BE FINE! There is no need to worry, you are who you are because I raised you to be strong and independent, because I am. . .there is no need to change any of your plans and you NEED to go and live your lives. . . Just like I am



Also- WE ARE GOING TO BE JUST FINE. . .totally fine. . .not a thing to worry about in that, I can get us through anything- even this, and I will.



In the coming weeks, I will post the process that led us to this point- so you understand how this all played out, how we got to this time, this place, and why we are going to now build a new family. . .



But for now- I love you, I will get you through this, and we will be just fine- Trust me.