Some Ways My Mother-in-law Has Loved Me While I Deal With Infertility
I have an amazing mother-in-law. While there are many reasons I think she is wonderful, I have been especially blessed by the way she has interacted with me as I face infertility. (Note, these are not necessarily contrasts with other individuals.) Here are some of the ways she has loved me during this season of life.
- She minded her own business. I don’t think she ever made comments hinting about wanting grandchildren or inquiring about when Michael and I were "planning" on having children.
- Since we told her we were facing infertility, she has prayed for us about it.
- She gives real and virtual hugs (and is generally one of the most demonstrably affectionate people I know).
- She hasn’t pretended to understand exactly how I feel.
- She hasn’t offered unsolicited advice.
- She models that it is ok to cry.
- She has been willing to "just listen" when I’m having a hard day.
