Well at at least the fact that she can provide for them is some comfort Lady Jo. They were blessed to have a father's hand during their formation years, as many of us didn't.
Sad that he is no more and now the little ones will have to soldier on through life. A consolation here is that they still have their mom, but she will have to fight her own battles. So sad indeed!
Our prayers are with them!
Blessings!