Just so I'm clear....This "miracle" is that your mil is thinking of not excluding your from a family event?
When in doubt, lower your expectations...
Me: 44, Wife: 39 M: 17 years T: 20 years Bomb on 08/25/09 1/13/10: MC started 1/28/10, 2/8/10: More bombs 8/28/10: Wife moved out No talk of D, no movement