Sometimes it is good to take a break from the board. "Real" life is far too short and you can always visit us any time. Postings tend to stay in place...so, go live your life for a bit. We'll miss you, but we do understand.
It appears that your FIL tends to finally get the nerve up to apologize when he's had a few. I hope he means what he says w/those apologies.
Please take care of yourself.
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.
