I didn't mean to upset you with the God thing Wendy.
When I got sober I had no faith or love for God - my higher power were my friends here at SR and my loved ones....they reminded me of the heights to which human beings can aspire.
John Lennon was always on about all you need is love, and Paul McCartney wrote about the love you take is equal to the love you make.
I think love very definitely can be a higher power - I know you love your girls very much, and they you...and I know you want to give them their mum back.
If nothing else, it's a good starting point I think
best wishes
D