Thank you for playing! When you are reading, watching or listening to Atlas Shrugged you’re understanding the nuances of the philosophy, (which you guys know better than me). My “objective” with this exercise is to point out something so obvious it’s often overlooked. Adversity brings out the best we can be, by 10-289 they were acutely “working harder.” I had to come up with something simple so my boys could remember, understand and practice it. The last line is all I needed to say. Thank You again sincerely:
“I have to work so it’s up to you to get yourself on the bus to school. I will not have time to check your homework or even if you went to school. If you fail you have nobody to blame but yourself, but if you succeed you get all the credit. If you get confused or don’t know what to do think of what will make me happy and what will make me mad. I love you unconditionally, no one else in the world does. I only want what’s good for you. If it makes me happy, it’s the right thing for you to do. If it’s going to make me unhappy it’s bad for you. Just remember, it’s your job to make me happy.”

I'm going to be working an extra job to keep us afloat. Time for the both of you to help pitch in. Mom's gone and that's sad, but if you're busy it will keep your mind engaged and you'll have less time to immerse yourself in grief. (although it is important to let yourself move through the grief and not deny it). 14 year old, you're going to have to learn how to cook real quick, since I'm coming home late most nights. let's start with grilled cheese. I know you can open a can of soup and heat it in the microwave. 11 year old, you're going to learn how to use the washer and dryer. As long as your washing your own clothes, you can help out and wash mine too. We guys are sticking together in this and when there's a spare moment, we'll talk about your dreams for the future.
was it something along those lines? Didn't grandma come for awhile to help transition? that was tough, spin

Life HAS to go on and we will figure out a way to get through this. It won't be easy, and thing won't be the same, but we will do what we must and it will be worth it.