Our DD, SIL and oldest DGS lived with us for 5 years. When they moved out it was very hard for us and for him. I grieved even tho they only live across town. DD saw to it that we saw him really often and now that he is 12 he walks to our house after school every day. There will always be a strong bond between us and there are times when he is still torn. It wouldn't be easy to raise my DGS's, especially in this day and age, but I would do it in a heartbeat if I had to. I would fight tooth and nail to have them with me instead of the other families.