Checked in on you at times, and just saw the latest. How sad that your MIL has had her injury and I do hope her the best.
Your kids seem to be following their journey of unknown destination as safely as one can sometimes expect in these years. What might unsettle us today and raise our worst fears, often turns into lessons for the best in following days. Take all that patience that used to be devoted to saving the M, and apply it to the kids. And of course, save some for yourself.
Embrace the smallest moments of reconnecting with the kids and let them see that you enjoy it. Let them see you living your life with your head high and a little skip in your stride.
Teach them the joy of living the better life at the finish line. Continue to give yourself that personal reward. Congrats on finishing the degree and all the accomplishments in your career. It was also wonderful to read that you continue to go out socially, meeting friends and new people. Wouldn't it be hard to do that with a new baby on the way.
Live the Better Life. As for the problems of the world, Let It Go. Soak in a hot tub and drink some wine; I'm warming a fresh hot towel.
