Want to Cry

You are in a tough situation. I hope your ex as well as your ex MIL is involved in his kids' lives and you are lucky to have her. I am not trying to short change your situation but to give you some focus of positives I do not know why he was deported but it might be a good time to explain to the older children about choices and the law - we are all responsible for the choices we make....You have many important ones to make right now and I am glad you have another adult to give you help. The other ladies have given you some good ideas about the holiday...if I knew your area I might have some other suggestions.....

S.,
As tragic as this may seem to you, there is help out there to gain material possessions such as Christmas gifts for the kids as we all want to conserve the magic of Christmas for our children, BUT it will be upon you as to how your children will handle this tough situation that has presented itself. Maybe teaching them the true meaning of Christmas doesn't come from any gift they could ever receive but the fact that they still have a mother who loves them very much and that you will always be there for them. The fact that you all are still together as a family and will "make it" through this without their loving father. I know this sounds a little harsh & I am not trying to be, but your the adult & your children losing the only father they know and everything else they just might be thinking they could lose you too...SO keep it together give them lots of hugs & reassurance and although this situation will pass in time and they will remember this, especially the older ones, what they will remember most is how you handled it. The very best wishes to you & your children.

Dont Cry. You take them or register them with the Salvation Army. They will get you taken care of. ###-###-####

If you belong to a church, perhaps they can help with something. Salvation Army might also be a resource. I wish you all the best!

So sorry to hear about all this. Call Mission Arlington at 817/277-6620. They might be able to help you.

I was there all of my childhood. If it were not for the kindness of strangers and places like the salvation army, good will and churches, there would have been no Christmas. You are not alone. It does not matter if you are connected with a church or not, most churches will help as well. Not only with Christmas items, but also clothes, school supplies, and so on. Start advocating now for your children and call around. Do it now while you have time.