If it's okay I want to address this to everyone. Thank you for your warm affection and kind words. Maven, I am trying really hard to figure out how to deal with the child and animal abuse there. The state is sorely lacking. I have been away after the temp restraining order yesterday to be with other daughter same age for a college orientation. Abused daughter has stuck to my spouse like glue and she is not allowed to be alone right now at all. She is so traumatized.

This is a happy time in my life. Please don't get me wrong on this. I have three daughters now. I have no complaints. It's just that the whole court thing and trying to care for such an abused love one has taken it's toll. I am tired and have a bronchial/asthma type cold.

At the orientation yesterday it rained buckets all day. It is a large campus and eventhough I had on a rain coat I was drenched to the skin when I got to the dorm last night and realized I didn't have any linens. I was too pooped to care and slept on a fuzzy blanket.

Today is sunny and was much better. So, that daughter is scheduled to go off in August.

Thursday is court for the year long restraining order. I am sure it will be horribly exhausting. I am also concerned re: safety so I may be calling State Police or Sherriff to walk us in and out.

I am also apologizing in advance that I am too pooped to give a lot of support right now.

Thanks everyone. I love ya all.