Sounds like you're coping well. As far as Positive Thinking and all that, I follow this dictum, which works well for me: Pray to God but row for shore.

Yes, the economy is in the toilet right now but we've been through this before (remember the energy crisis in the 70's?). I have no advice to offer either of you, but I am thinking of you and wishing I could help in some way. Know that you're never alone, okay? And also, because I'm curious, what sorts of jobs is Rob looking at? Sales?