https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:35:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update/page/2#post-1149454 Sat, 25 Jan 2014 22:05:20 +0000 nancylee 1149454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mid-life is an interesting passage, isn't it? Some good, some bad sounds just about right. &nbsp;So glad the new job is working out well, and I'm so sorry about your MIL. &nbsp;</p> <p>&lt;&lt;HUGS&gt;&gt;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update/page/2#post-1148799 Fri, 24 Jan 2014 21:16:36 +0000 unfrumped 1148799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad for the things that are going well, and very sorry for &nbsp;your MIL's health problems.<br />I think it is admirable that you can hold both the good and the bad in the same hands, because sometimes we get pressured about how can we celebrate life's&nbsp; happy&nbsp; milestones (your new job, DS's new job and car) when others are suffering, but you must, and must treasure DS's life-moments with him. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update/page/2#post-1147691 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 19:05:39 +0000 Linda 1147691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know this, I'm sure but -- it never hurts to say it -- treasure every moment of good with your MIL.&nbsp; I've recently been through something similar and know how really difficult on many levels that is.&nbsp; </p> <p>So happy the job is great, and that you see good stuff as well as bad, happening overall!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update/page/2#post-1147283 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 08:55:27 +0000 rae 1147283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also late, but thank you for the update. It is sad to hear about your MIL, though. I suppose it is part of the great circle of life, but it is still hard. I admire you and your DH for making it as comfortable as possible for her and being strong enough to get those ducks in a row - lesser people might break down and not be able to handle it. *hugs* I am also super happy for you and your son; sounds like the long term future is very bright for both of you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update/page/2#post-1147177 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 04:28:54 +0000 MsMary 1147177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late to this thread, but I echo the chorus of those who are so darned happy you are still with us, so happy for your happy things and sad for your sad things.&nbsp; Sending all my love and support in this challenging time of life!&nbsp; XXX OOO </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update/page/2#post-1147168 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 04:16:19 +0000 Jaime 1147168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon I am sorry about your MIL but it sounds like other parts of your life are going wonderfully. As always, you are a role model for coping and a positive attitude and I really admire (and try to emulate)&nbsp;that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update/page/2#post-1147137 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:53:23 +0000 Anonymous 1147137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Big hugs, Shannon. It's thrilling to hear that the new job is working out well. You are very special to have your MIL with you, and congratulations to your delightful son on his car. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update/page/2#post-1146814 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 20:25:27 +0000 shedev 1146814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so glad the new job is going well and so sorry to hear about <br />MIL. She's very lucky to have a compassionate DIL as you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update/page/2#post-1146456 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 14:42:10 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1146456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your congrats and wishes for strength. Your support means more than you know </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update#post-1146435 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 14:23:56 +0000 Neel 1146435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very sorry to hear about your MIL, Shannon. May god grant you all the strength to go through this. And I am very happy for your DS. It must have been a very proud mommy moment. </p> <p>I wish life was full of ups and no downs. I can wish .... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update#post-1146364 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 12:52:05 +0000 donnat 1146364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear about your mil, very sad days ahead. On the bright side, DS must be so excited. I am happy for you and your new job. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update#post-1146334 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 11:08:10 +0000 goldenpig 1146334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad to hear about your new job and your son's new job and car! And sorry about your MIL's health...best wishes for the tough days ahead. She is lucky to have you. And thank you for not leaving the forum...I'm so glad you're still around! It wouldn't have been the same without you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update#post-1146310 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 08:51:45 +0000 Anonymous 1146310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My gosh Shannon, you have a lot on your plate. The jobs news is good and I'm so pleased you're enjoying and rising to the challenge of it. On the other hand what sad news about your MIL. You really will have to summon up all your strength to support her. Sending positive vibes to you. ((hugs))</p> <p>Oh and the biggest of congrats to your son, how fab!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update#post-1146268 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 05:14:39 +0000 Parsley 1146268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I'm so sorry to hear about your MIL. What a hard time for your family. The added stress of starting a new job has to be tough, even though it's "good" stress.<br />Wishing you all the best with juggling all the many aspects of your life right now. I know it's not easy. I'm glad to hear that you're having some&nbsp;happy moments that help balance out the difficult ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update#post-1146249 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 04:52:39 +0000 Deborah 1146249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon so thrilled the job is going well for you. And very sorry to hear about your MIL's health. Challenging times will be a head but I have no doubt that you and your DH and DS will take care of your MIL with grace and compassion and I am sure that there will be much blessing for you as a family as you see her through this time.</p> <p>Congrats to DS. He sounds like an awesome young man with a good head on his shoulders... you must be really proud. xxx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update#post-1146153 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 03:16:54 +0000 Sveta 1146153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great news on the jobs - congratulations for taking the plunge!<br />I am sorry to hear about your MIL state of health. It is never easy. Wishing you strength and wisdom in dealing with this situation.<br />Hugs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update#post-1146088 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 02:02:59 +0000 Beth Ann 1146088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to know the job change, while stressful, is a good fit!&nbsp; I hope you can find some time to replenish yourself in the coming weeks, since, with caregiving AND a new job, it can be hard to make those essential "deposits."&nbsp; You know, rest, good nutrition and exercise, time with friends, etc.....</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update#post-1146086 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 01:59:07 +0000 LACeleste 1146086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Shannon,</p> <p>Such is life. &nbsp;The good and bad together.</p> <p>I'm very pleased that you like your job and that your son reached a happy&nbsp;milestone.</p> <p>So sad about your&nbsp;MIL. &nbsp;That is rough. &nbsp;I'll keep you in my thoughts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update#post-1146053 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 01:20:43 +0000 deb 1146053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I am so sorry to hear about your MIL. Good thought for you. I am glad you new job is working out. It was a very good jump. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update#post-1145980 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 23:48:31 +0000 ManidipaM 1145980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whew! Thanks for the update, Shannon, and big, big hugs... of shared joy and hope and encouragement and praise for being fab.</p> <p>Poor MIL. Poor all of you. It's been a rocky road for you all, hasn't it? Hope it isn't too bumpy of a ride here on out.</p> <p>Good job, you and that young man both, though! What kind did he choose? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update#post-1145978 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 23:43:47 +0000 Thistle 1145978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So fun about your son! It is amazing the the things we get teary eyed as parents.</p> <p>I am also glad the job change has been so good! Very positive vibes are so important given the number of hours we spend at work.</p> <p>I am very, very sorry about your MIl. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update#post-1145970 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 23:24:24 +0000 DonnaF 1145970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Talk about careening from highs to lows!&nbsp; I'm so glad your bad stress (MIL's health) is at least balanced by the good stress (if there is such a thing!) of your new job and that it sounds like a healthy work environment which is priceless.&nbsp; </p> <p>So wonderful that your young man is on his way to mature adulthood!&nbsp; Such a blessing and a credit to him that he has a full time job as he tries to figure out his next step(s), not to mention that it is one less thing on your worry plate.</p> <p>Thanks for the update. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update#post-1145913 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:27:06 +0000 Eliza 1145913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing the news. &nbsp;Very exciting to have both you and your son launching into new phases with enthusiasm. &nbsp;</p> <p>Sorry about your MIL's situation. Glad that your are sorting out how to address her changing needs and wishing your family the best as things unfold.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update#post-1145877 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:38:44 +0000 Caro in Oz 1145877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sad about your MIL - she is so lucky to have you as a DIL :)<br />Great news about your job &amp; your son's car. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update#post-1145842 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:07:49 +0000 bj1111 1145842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>so much to juggle. &nbsp;sometimes looking fab or the process of getting there helps preserve time to be "shannon" not necessarily "mom" "daughter-in-law" "caregiver". &nbsp;<br />and you DO look fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update#post-1145801 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 20:38:07 +0000 Lyn D. 1145801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Life- yes. I imagine your new job and the learning curve it brings allows you to take your mind away from your MIL's illness for a little while each day. A good thing!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update#post-1145757 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:44:10 +0000 Diana 1145757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so sorry to hear the news about your MIL, Shannon, but I'm glad you have good things to be happy about as well.&nbsp; Glad to hear the new job is great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update#post-1145742 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:31:42 +0000 Alassë 1145742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the update. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update#post-1145700 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:45:55 +0000 Hil 1145700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lot you have going on! Just keep breathing!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-life-update#post-1145628 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 17:39:39 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1145628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice that you have the great things to help balance the tough ones... Being excited about a new job and liking the environment is priceless... Too fun with your son getting his car!!! </p>