What a trying couple of months (long)

mrsd0907

Thank you to everyone that sent well wishes our way the past couple of months. The past 3 months have been some of the most trying and hardest of my life.

FIL was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in August and lost his battle 3 weeks ago. We were going back and forth to Emory and then to Orlando for cancer treatment. He never got well enough to try chemo. The last week he was in the ICU and after talking to the doctors, he wanted to go home. We hadn't taken Derek with us that trip because he wouldn't be allowed back in the ICU. He told us that he wanted to get back and see Derek. He was transported via ambulance on 10/2 and the following morning he saw Derek and talked to him through labored breathing. About an hour later, he passed away.

Since then we've been helping MIL and getting everything together for her. We have only been home for a day at a time to have Derek's weekly speech therapy. Man do we miss our own bed!! 

This past week, the recruiter I've been working with called me about a job opening and I went on the interview. Since being laid off in November, interviews have come and gone but this one was different. I loved the organization and the people and it seemed the perfect fit. I had a second interview today and 20 minutes after I left, the recruiter called saying I GOT THE JOB!!!

I honestly think sometimes divine intervention steps in and things fall into place how they're supposed to. If DH and I weren't unemployed, we wouldn't have been able to be there for his parents as his father went through this ordeal and just leave to go be with them at the drop of a hat. DH wouldn't have been able to spend so much time with his dad before he passed and I know he's so grateful for that. 

If you've read this far, you're a saint or really bored. ;-) I needed to get this off my chest and shout because right now it's hard to be excited but I really, really am.

susangilchrist

Congratulations on the job!  That's awesome.  Once again, I'm so sorry about your FIL. Cancer sucks, no 2 ways about it.  We lost my Dad in April and it still feels surreal.  I'm sure your MIL was so glad to have you all there.  It takes a village.  Looks like you've got an angel watching out for your family now.

rara855

Oh, I am so happy for you guys. This is wonderful! 

frlcb

I am so sorry about your FIL but so happy for you about the job!

MLvK

I just breathed a sigh of relief for you that you got that job!  I'm so sorry for all that you've been going through the last year, but hopefully this is the beginning of better days. 

MSquires100

Congratulations on the job offer!  It is truly amazing the way the higher powers work to take care of us.  Through the hard times of watching your FIL fight his battle with pancreatic cancer, it is really a blessing that you both could be with him and your MIL.  Cancer stinks more than anything I've ever experienced.  What a blessing your DH could be with his dad all that time.

During the tough times we may not ever feel like something "good" or "positive" could possibily happen, but when they do it truly puts everything into perspective.

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your FIL.  Losing someone period is tough.  My Daddy has been gone for 5 years in November and my Mom 14 years in May, and everyday single day I think about them.  Take it all day by day!

Hugs!

Roci26

I'm glad that your DH and you all go to spend time with your FIL. I know your MIL will forever be greatful. It is still very hard to loose a family member. My prayers are still with your family.

 Also, congrats on the job!!! what a blessing this must be for your family.

maykat

Bless your heart--that's a lot.  So sorry for your family. But yay and congrats on the job!! What great news!!!

wuhhoo

What a tough year. We lost my FIL to pancreatic cancer about one year ago (10/7) so I can understand what you're going through. Sending along many thoughts and prayers for your family and I am so happy you have a ray of sunshine with the new job.

amanda_holbird@hotmail.com

You have been through so much the past few months, that it's nice that something positive has happened.  Congrats on the new job!

ally-cat

I am so sorry about your FIL.  I truly believe in divine intervention, and it most definitely sounds like God had a plan for y'all.  Congratulations on the job, and I hope the best for you and your family.  : )

mingaling2

So sorry about your FIL.  I am relieved that you got the job, though!

Kerrin

Congrats on the new job!  You certainly deserve it.  I always say that things happen for a reason, you just may not see it at the time.

BuckheadBride06

Congrats on your new job! I am a true believer in things happen for a reason and that everything is in God's plan. I'm sorry for your loss but I'm glad that your FIL got his wish and saw Derek before he passed.

MrsKLB

Hey there!  I'm sorry the past few months have been so trying on you and your family.  You have been in my thoughts.  CONGRATULATIONS on getting the new job!  That is fantastic news!  I'm so happy that things are starting to look up for you guys and I agree that everything seems to happen for a reason.  I'm glad your husband was able to spend time with his father before he passed.  Good luck to you!

AugustaBride04

Wow, you have been through so much over the past couple of months. It is great that you and DH got to spend so much time with FIL and that he got to see Derek again. My stepmother passed away 8 years ago from breast cancer and we had a similar experience where she wanted to see certain people to say her goodbyes. As soon as she did that, her time here was done. I am a strong believer that things happen for a reason. It's almost impossible to see it when the event is happening, but looking back you can usually see it.  Congrats on the new job!  So happy for you!!

slwprincess

Oh man, I bet you are exhausted!  I'm so sorry about your FIL but I am so happy for your new job.  I totally understand the divine intervention thing... I've definitely experienced it before.

Mrs.Guz

I definitely believe that everything happens for a reason and this is proof of that. I'm so happy for you and Chris, Rachel! Congratulations!

Mrs. Theobald

Rachel congrats on the job!!  I have been thinking about you and  your family since all this happened.  I am so happy you are finally able to celebrate some good news!