God does have a way of making things happen when they need to happen. I agree...it's been a blessing in disguise that your h has had to spend some "quality" time w/his parents when he comes home.

I am keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. It's never easy to see a loved one suffering and knowing that that is not the way that they want to live their lives in their golden years. I do hope that she makes a good recovery and can continue to live many more years to come.

Good luck today. I hope that you get good news at the surgeon's office.