My 1 yr anniversary --- marred by bad news

[chaoswolf]

Happy Anniversary, selkit. 1 year ago today, we were married here @ Consonance. At 0700, I received a semi-panicked phone call from selkit that my mother-in-law's condition is rapidly deteriorating. Due to the darkness in the room and the fact my cell phone was next to the laptop on the desk, I didn't get to it in time to console him. I quickly called the

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[filkertom]

So very sorry -- hugs and gentle songs to you all. On the other hand, it doesn't mar or diminish the fact of your marriage. If you dwell on the bad stuff that happens any given day, you'll soon have a Calendar Of Bad Stuff.

[chaoswolf]

He told me to get sticker-happy with the wedding album, think about today 1 year ago and the good times. I'm having major difficulty with self control right now, so there's a strong probability that this may happen again.

Had conversation (abbreviated) that basically told me to focus on the positive and to gain control of myself.

[redaxe]

I'm sorry to hear this; may it all work out as well as possible.

It sounds very like life is reminding you that we gotta do what we gotta do, and sometimes what we want to do just isn't congruent with that. Good luck making it as right as it can be, for you, for him, and for both of your families.

*offers hugs*

[cheesybunny]

*hugs*

[gnowun]

{{{{{{{{{ HUGZ }}}}}}}}}

[firecat]

I hope the rest of your year is better than today and next anniversary is one where you feel like rejoicing.