oh sue how awful I thought you and your husband had sorted things out.It must feel as if the world is falling in around you.
We had a similar scenario with Robins daughter,he only met her two years ago,when she 16 they barely got to know each other and he died .It was so sad.Perhaps it is time to think of being with the family for a holiday,although your mum told me it wasn't that easy for you to get away,sounds like you could do with some Mum size hugs.
love liz