This is kinda like "Dear Abby," except everyone has a chance to advise! Ok, so here are my thoughts. As a mother of grown children and a pastor's wife who has seen a lot of other people in situations like this, I can attest to the fact that your children need you there with them. They are, in my opinion, your first priority. When I can't make difficult decisions I am so thankful I can pray to a caring, loving God who sees me as an individual. He even knows how many hairs are on my head at this very second! How personal is THAT?! My husband and I were in a situation where we needed more income or we would have to leave our ministry. I began praying about it and God gave us the idea of a business that now employs myself, my husband, our son and his wife and we are about to begin hiring employees! AND best of all, it has not taken us away from our ministry!!! Have you heard the phrase, "Necessity if the mother of invention?" It's TRUE!! My advise: Do NOT leave your children. Ask God for wisdom, realize He loves you and WANTS to do for you what you cannot do for yourself. THINK about other ways you can make money. Use your brain and ingenuity. You have more potential than you realize! PRAY, THINK, ASK friends around you for ideas. You will be surprised at what great things you can do! I believe YOU WILL NEVER REGRET BEING THERE FOR YOUR CHILDREN! I am praying for you as well. God bless!!