[Albion Wilde]

I have three grand children who became fatherless just about a month ago. Ages 8, 12 and 14. My daughter is 33 years old and now has to be the only parent raisng those children, unless she some day decides to remarry. It will be tough for her but I am confident that she can do it and do a good job of it too.

You have no idea how hard it is. Ask someone who has done it -- especially if the father decides to behave capriciously with support, visitation or custody. It can be hell on earth. Buckle your seat belt. There's a lot more to it than pep talks.

[Graybeard58]

especially if the father decides to behave capriciously with support, visitation or custody. It can be hell on earth. Buckle your seat belt. There's a lot more to it than pep talks.

I guess I should have given more detail. My 33 year old son-in-law died last month of a heart attack.

"Pep talk" and prayer are about all I have to offer my daughter and grand children in the way of emotional support, we live about 300 miles apart.

I have been to visit with them twice since the funeral and am going again tomorrow for a couple of days.