n, They do remember things about their previous lives. Each and everyone remembers special holidays, events, etc. They remember the special songs, moments, etc. that you shared w/each other. It takes a long time, but the memories will eventually be shared w/you again.
My xh has mentioned on several occasions things that we use to do that I just knew he had forgotten, but he didn't. No matter what their actions are, memories do not fade away, especially the good ones forever. He's fighting them now, but when he stops running and self-medicating w/wifey, he'll pull those memories of your life together out and reflect upon them.
As for your xmil contacting you, I suspect she wanted something. I wouldn't contact her....if what she wanted was something she needed, she will call again.
n, please take care of yourself. Your xh has not erased his memory bank...the memories are all still stored in there for safekeeping.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
