Man am I ever sorry to hear this! 99.9% of Nebraskens aren't this way. It sounds like he wasn't trying to hurt you, but somehow "get at" his ex. I feel for you buddy! If I lived there, I would offer you my home to stay in. but your kids would probably spoil my dogs more than I do, lol. That would be fine with me. Good luck. Years from now, it might be the Christmas that every one appreciates and remembers the most. I know it don't sound like it now, though. You are a good guy, you will find some good in all of this.