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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Think about when he's dead - will you be happy about how you handled things?

I mean, I've heard people say "I'd give anything for one more day with my [dead relative]" but I've never heard anyone say "I wish I'd spent more time working."

You can build a business. You can't get time back with a relative. [/quote]

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You're assuming the OP's father is someone he probably isn't.  Rarely are the people we'd "give anything for one more day with" are as selfish as he sounds.  I'd give up quite a bit for one more day with my grandparents, and they never in a million years would have asked from me what the OP's father is asking from her.  Never.

OP, I'm 11:23.  I would ignore what your soon to be ex stepmother thinks, personally.  She just doesn't want to feel any responsibility to care for him.  Why does your husband think you should give everything up to be with your father?  It's an extreme position, especially since it also means leaving your own children behind indefinitely.  Most parents wouldn't want their children to do that.

Ultimately, it's your call.  I do think you and your brother are the ones whose opinions matter most in this particular case.[/quote]

Since they are still married, Dad is ultimately her responsibility.[/quote]

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