https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:36:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum/page/2#post-652607 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 11:35:08 +0000 Anonymous 652607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I will look forward to seeing you when I see you. You are an angel for your family, but even angels need a break now and then! Big hugs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum/page/2#post-652606 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 11:31:48 +0000 Deborah 652606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon I'm going to miss checking in before I go to bed to see what you wearing for the day! I do trust the transition for you, DH and DS and your MIL goes well. </p> <p>You are a joy to have on the forum and I do hope you new routine will allow you be back here more than you expect. And have a great holiday. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum/page/2#post-652604 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 11:29:46 +0000 anne 652604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon. you and the family are wonderful. I hope the transition is smooth. You have been a wonderful contributor to the forum, but everyone understands when you have to cut back for a reason like this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum/page/2#post-652601 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 11:26:57 +0000 ButterflyLady 652601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, it's a wonderful thing you and your family are doing - I am sure your son will learn a lot, also, about caring. This forum will still be here when you have a spare moment ((hugs)) to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum/page/2#post-652583 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 08:50:39 +0000 goldenpig 652583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your MIL is so lucky to have you and DH! How wonderful of you to let her stay with you. You have a lot on your plate and I hope things go smoothly with the transition. Will still look forward to your posts when you can but we totally understand about cutting back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum/page/2#post-652575 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 07:56:45 +0000 Louise 652575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow you and hubby are amazing what a wonderful thing to do for your MIL x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum#post-652502 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 04:12:36 +0000 christieanne 652502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of change in store for sure but how fortunate that you and DH (and DS) are able to bring your MIL to your home for at least some time with family. Alzheimer's is rotten. My mother's sister (and BFF) was diagnosed with early onset at age 55 so I have some understanding of how the disease affects everyone in the family.<br /> Hang in there - enjoy you dad's visit - and know you will be Fab every day whether you can post or not </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum#post-652483 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 03:30:04 +0000 christy 652483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, that's a lot to have on your plate and I hope everything goes smoothly. You have such an amazing insight into how your MIL must be feeling. What an fab DIL! Pop in as you have time and know that your insightful and meaningful comments will always be much appreciated even if they are less frequent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum#post-652473 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 02:59:31 +0000 cjh 652473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm wishIng the best for you and your family as you all adjust to new circumstances. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum#post-652467 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 02:46:42 +0000 Kari 652467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, you have no obligation to be here! That is a ton of activity and we will all be thinking of you and supporting you when you have a chance to pop in and let us know how you are doing. And I hope we'll see you more often than that, especially when things calm down a bit. Do enjoy the time with your family, and my heart will be with you as you're making the adjustment and supporting your mother in law. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum#post-652461 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 02:41:35 +0000 Mo 652461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally understand when the importance of real life takes precedence over forum time! Pop in when you can and I will be looking for those great WIW's still </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum#post-652430 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 02:00:44 +0000 velvetychocolate 652430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are an amazing person TS! I'm especially touched by the discussion with your son, and how you explained that sometimes we *do* have to step up to the plate, and I also loved that bit about how there are all kinds of families living in multi-generational households. </p> <p>You know what though? You're doing a whole lot more than just 'stepping up to the plate'. What you're doing is such a loving and kind thing to do - opening up your home to your MIL during this extremely tough time in her life, and just plain 'being there' for her. Your MIL is a lucky person to have such a loving family, and especially such a great daughter-in-law. </p> <p>I will miss your posts a lot, but I am looking forward to seeing your WIW's and questions about things once you re-adjust to this new phase in your life. I can't help but wonder if maybe your MIL might enjoy finding out about your enjoyment of fashion and might find it a whole lot of fun to be there when you pick out your outfits or put together new ensembles. To me, this seems like a fun and non-stressful source of enjoyment. </p> <p>Alzheimers is extremely tough to deal with, but I have a pretty good feeling that having fun with fashion will always be a source of joy, no matter what the situation is. I hope that when you do get back into WIW's and posting later on, when things have normalized a bit - that your MIL maybe gets to enjoy some of the outfit picks. </p> <p>One of my Grandmas dealt with an Alzheimer-related illness, and I can tell you for certain that she *always* loved her favourite perfumes, loved clothes, loved getting all fixed up, even in the worst of times. Like I said, it's a non-stressful source of fun and joy. </p> <p>Hang in there TS - and best wishes for this new phase in your life. Definitely looking forward to seeing more posts when you can get into some sort of routine later on, when you're all settled. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum#post-652422 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 01:48:58 +0000 annagybe 652422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Real life should always take priority. You don't have an easy row to hoe. You also might look into caregiver support groups. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum#post-652391 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 01:32:05 +0000 Ana 652391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Shannon! I'm sending positive vibes and energy your way. I hope you are able to check in from time to time and look forward to your posts after everything calms down a little bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum#post-652389 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 01:30:05 +0000 Angie 652389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are an amazing daughter and DIL. (((HUGS))).</p> <p>Remember that we are here to support YOU, cause you need support during these life changes too. Bless your heart. </p> <p>Enoy that holiday, sweet Shannon! </p> <p>(pssst. My Papa is arriving at the end of June too). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum#post-652381 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 01:23:53 +0000 Transcona Shannon 652381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have no idea how much your kind words and support means to me. Although we truly know and believe we are doing the right thing, we also realize there will be difficulties. </p> <p>I will admit that our son was not overly excited about Grandma moving in but as I explained to him, this is family and it's what we do - help each other out. My priority is always my child but at the same time, I think he will be learning good life lessons - compassion, sympathy, putting others first when need be, and that the world does not revolve around him. You have to "step up to the plate" when it's required. The way DH and I look at it, our parents cared for us for 18+ years, so what's a little payback?</p> <p>We also talked to him about how in many cultures, multi generational families live together and how wonderful that experience can be for everyone.</p> <p>This could be for six months or it could be for three years - we will take one day at a time and figure it out as we go along. Because I work in health care, I have a lot of great contacts and assistance when needed.</p> <p>Thank you all again - you truly are all very special to me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum#post-652346 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:43:53 +0000 Sveta 652346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are such a great DIL, Shannon! You are doing a wonderful thing taking care of your MIL. It may not be easy: my Dad moved in and lived with us for 6 years and it was hard.<br /> I hope you will not gett too much stress but if you do we are here to de-stress you any time! :-)<br /> &lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;HUGS!!!&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum#post-652329 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:26:17 +0000 Anonymous 652329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great heart, you know, we faced a similar situation last year when my fiancée's father passed away. My future MIL was recovering from hip replacement at that time. We all taught she was going to go right after. She proved us wrong.nshe recovered fully and is getting her life back on track. I hope my story bring a little more hope to the situation. </p> <p>I have gotten so busy too, it does happen. I finally ended my procrastination. I'm going full steam ahead into starting my own event design and event decor company. My first major was advertising and graphic design, I'm so hoping to get back to my true passion. I'm so excited. The goal is to be able to quit my day job in 5 years.</p> <p>I hope you pop back in from tie to time. I miss you already. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum#post-652320 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:16:29 +0000 Aida 652320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Shannon your MIL's situation is heartbreaking. You and hubby are very sweet to take her in and help out, wishing you all all the best!! I would say perhaps it'll be more efficient to post a few days at a time instead of daily if you can't find the time, but of course you'll know what works best for you. I'm missing you already! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum#post-652233 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:21:36 +0000 jayne 652233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well wishes to your entire family! The tides turn, we take on our own parents as they took care of us. I hope you find time to keep taking care of Shannon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum#post-652227 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:18:00 +0000 rachylou 652227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oK! We'll know you're safe and well then! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum#post-652226 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:16:57 +0000 san 652226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your MIL is very lucky to have you and your husband to depend on during this difficult time. It sounds like she is a lovely person. We will miss you and hope you can find time to check in once in a while. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum#post-652219 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:07:44 +0000 CocoLion 652219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are a saint. We'll miss you a lot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum#post-652215 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 20:57:29 +0000 Suz 652215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, you are the best daughter in law in the world. You have SO much on your plate just now. We will all be thinking of you and of course we understand absolutely if you need to take some time away! But you will be missed like CRAZY!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum#post-652201 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 20:39:20 +0000 biscuitsmom 652201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is so kind of you and Hubby! My MIL had Alzheimer's also and it is a terrible disease. She's in our prayers...I will certainly miss your fabulos posts also but hope you can check in now and then...wishing you the best of luck with everything! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum#post-652189 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 20:22:47 +0000 Diana 652189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll miss you, Shannon, but it sounds like other things need to take priority right now. You are a wonderful person to help your MIL like this. Good luck with everything! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum#post-652186 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 20:17:35 +0000 Sheila 652186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, you absolutely have your priorities straight and I commend you for taking on this very necessary family assignment. Many people just will not accept this kind of challenge and I believe there is a special place in Heaven (or somewhere) for those who lovingly set aside their own desires and take on the extra load of caring for their senior family members. I like to think of these people as angels, for they do bring good things to those around them. God bless. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum#post-652179 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:53:42 +0000 Anonymous 652179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>God bless you. My DH's parents have lived with us for about a year now, so I understand the issues you'll be facing. My FIL has dementia and can only remember things from his distant past. My MIL has numerous health problems. Both of them have very limited mobility, which adds to the problem. If there is anything I can do to provide moral support to you, I'm here! Just send me a private message. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum#post-652177 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:48:35 +0000 Transcona Shannon 652177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You all are so sweet!!! That's why I love this place.</p> <p>My MIL is a wonderful lady. She will only be staying with us until it comes to the point where she requires more care and assistance, so we are already starting to look with her for an Assisted Living situation. But the wait lists are anywhere from 1-3 years and we will be there for her during that time.</p> <p>Believe it or not, I'm going to try and still post my outfits daily since I find it creative, insightful and it forces me to think and have fun with my wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-time-on-the-forum#post-652172 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:40:01 +0000 rae 652172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tough situation for sure - your MIL is lucky to have your extra TLC at this time, especially if she is in a new place and fighting confusion. I will miss your daily outfits, insights, and overall lovely presense on the forum. Don't forget to take care of yourself when you need it! &lt;3 </p>