[DianaB]

I'm finally back home!!!! My Mother-in-law is doing really good! I was really surprised when I saw how well she looked. She still has an awful time getting around, not just because of the surgery but because of arthritis. I think she'll get some of her mobility back if she tries. She went home with my husband's sister for a couple of weeks to recouperate then she'll be coming home to Kansas.

The family is upset with my Father-in-law because at this moment he is refusing any kind of treatment. That's his decision but as soon as he feels that he has a problem starting he panics until he finally gets to the hospital. It's been really stressful everyone but at least there are 5 kids to share the care and responsibility.

Thanks so much for all of your support but I wouldn't consider myself a "good daughter-in-law". My Mother-in-law and I have had some problems in the past and I've just learned to let her family take care of her. I've been in her family for 33 years and am still thought of as an outsider. Her side of the family is all like that and I've learned to keep my distance so I don't get hurt. I don't mean to sound harsh because I do care for my MIL just not in a real close way.

Thanks for all of your prayers too!!! You're a good group of friends!!!