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It has been a heavy year for me and my family. My father-in-law died in February. We are all still grieving the loss and getting used to this uniquely shaped void in our lives. My wife misses her Dad, and I miss my friend. We all were very close. I can't help but mention we are still figuring out life with 3 little kids. Who knew something so normal as having a family could prove so strenuous and difficult? I used to look forward to having "big things in store" for my life down the road, but I am having trouble enough with these common things--thank you very much! If this is what the little things are like I don't think I want to see anything bigger. In addition to this we are considering family decisions and future possibilities: Where should we be? What should we be doing? How do I best provide for my family's needs? Should we homeschool? What about financial pressures and the changing economy? Decisions, decisions. In uncertain times too. These are grown up b