Don't think I have read this thread - happy ending I hope?
Edit - wow, what a both sad but heartwarming story!
My youngest two are doing great, my 3 yo son has just started private nursery 3 days a week and has his place secured to start nursery properly in September. My daughter just had the best 10th birthday I could giver her and had a wonderful time (despite her mum not even giving her a card!-to save her feelings I put mum and dad on everything including the card I got her, she did actually see through that gesture but said she thought more of me for it), she is making strides of progress in her schooling now she has a stable home.
Almost brought a tear to my eye (about the card). Only on page 10 at the moment but I hope the positive turnaround continued and you're enjoying fatherhood
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Edit - just seen the father's day card. Can't.....hold....back
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Edit - there needs to be more people like you on this world. My faith in GD has been restored, and great job by OcUK for organising the gifts/donations. How are your kids doing now? Did the eldest go to university? How did your son do in the new town/school?
Edit - if I weren't at work, my eyes would be covered in dirt right now. Just a little here in the office.