I survived my inlaws

berriesnpie · May 2009

Hey all,

I thought I'd give you a quick update on the success of E's parents visit. After all my worry (and rambling on this board -sorry!), the visit went very well. They were here for 6 days and it was the most time I've spent alone with either of them. Our visits have traditionally been a little difficult, b/c they're conservative and their religion doesn't approve of SSMs. My MIL has had a very difficult time dealing with E's orientation, and therefore, our relationship. So the best moment for me was at the graduation party. Our various friends were giving super-sweet toasts to E for all of her hard work and accomplishments. E's mom stood up and surprised both of us with a beautiful speech about how E couldn't have done it without me, and how whenever she talked to E she was amazed how happy she sounded, and she knew it was b/c of me. She said lots of other lovely things I can't even remember. Anyway, I was completely blown away. She was tearing up and so was I. It was a really wonderful moment.

Two*True · May 2009

Awww...that just made me tear up :-) I'm happy to hear everything went beautifully!

2brides · May 2009

That is HUGE and so awesome! YAY!

cymru · May 2009

That is so sweet. Glad she is coming around.

~Kennedy

madisonpeas · May 2009

WOW! That is great affirmation of your relationship!

amyandmere · May 2009

I don't even know you and that made me tear up. What a wonderful feeling to be recognized.

KimNSandy · May 2009

We are so glad it went so well for you. I have been posting recently about in-law issues so I understand it can be hard. How wonderful for you both that they see you are so good together regardless of your gender.