Yup, still a widow... no amount of deeply help hope, or wishes, will change that. Still unemployed - Connor has had a difficult transition to school this year, primarily due to his newfound separation anxiety in the wake of Jim's death. I'm likely going to start with something part-time due to his struggles.

This help is invaluable! Thanks to all, and I'm hoping it can go a little bit higher. Connor needs me to remain more available for a bit longer - able to get him early at afterschool care if he's having a tough day, able to take off for an afternoon and just have some fun! He especially is helped by that. It lets him be a little kid momentarily unburdened by the profound losses that he's endured.