Also pray for strained relationship with dh's Mom. she was very cool - about 20 years ago. She's older 0 which I'm sure is the root - but more demanding and manupulative. if we turn her down or don't do things her way - she guilts us "oh - you never do what I ask, etc." anyway- she wants us to come for lunch on the 4th AND go to the fireworks later that night. Dh wants to do one or the other but not both. I know her well enough that she will me mad and they'll get in a big arguement. Oh - did I mention she's our church secretary? that is sometimes interesting too. she gets made if dh won't tell her about meetings he has in his office. shoot - he doesn't always tell me either! Just a touchy situation that I know, unless by divine intervention, will not get better.
My MIL is not a monster or anything but sheis used to being in control of things(navy wife 22 yrs.) She says "ya'll are coming down July 4th for a cookout and fireworks right?" Nope we are not. She was a little miffed but we spend so much time with them I just told her "July 4th is for friends sorry". I can't take to much family togetherness. She and my SIL are very bossy and controlling and I tend to get frustrated . so we take a break. I love her dearly and she is very good to us but I just have to draw the line sometimes. Don't be afraid to stand your ground. I had to learn - it took 19 yrs. You are an adult . When your dh is at work or at home he is not her son -he is the pastor or your husband . I will be praying for you. xo R
Everything ended up pretty good. We told her we just wanted to stay for awhile but that we had other plans. She seemed ok with it - so all in all it ended up ok.
