The In-Laws

Adam requested that Mark write a blog entry tonight but I knew right away it was not likely to happen for multiple reasons. (A). Mark is challenged when it comes to social media and (B) We are hiding out in a hotel in Omaha, Nebraksa tonight because Mark has a work meeting at 9am here with 3 more hours of prep for the meeting and it is already 10 pm. So, sorry Adam but you’ll have to hear from Mark’s other (and I think better) half…me.

I have never seen the movie “The In-Laws” but I had to title my post this way because everyone who knows the Wuellners must know they are the exact opposite of the stereotype and in this case the movie. When Mark and I started dating 10 years ago (“off and on” enter mark’s voice here), I was clueless on how far Mark and I would get in our relationship but I knew upon meeting his family that he had one of the kindest, most welcoming and talented families that I had ever met. And after only 1.5 yr of calling myself a Wuellner, I feel as if I have been a part of the family forever and I truly am so fortunate!

The news that came to us last Sunday was more devastating that I can express in words. Thankfully, both of our jobs have been nothing but understanding and therefore we have been able to spend the last 5 out of 7 days with Mom W. Being here is comforting as we hope that we are maybe making this tough situation just a tiny bit better by atleast being together.

This morning I set the alarm for 7:30 am with hopes of getting up to help in the kitchen as Abby had to leave at 6 am to travel back to St. Louis for work. When I arrived upstairs at 8 am, Mom W. had already baked a loaf of “seed” bread and the phenomenal, tempting smell had already permeated the entire house. She is the only person I know that needs to bake a loaf of bread to feel better!!! She is a truly an extraordinary lady!

We did receive good news today that her radiation will start on Monday, 12/27 at St. Louis Barnes. As mentioned in previous postings, Luke arrives to St. Louis tomorrow and everyone will be back in Sedalia on Wednesday night after the meeting with the oncologist on Wed afternoon. We are continuously overwhelmed but the countless snacks, meals, visits and goodwill from neighbors and friends.

We will continue to keep you posted and hopefully I can get Mark to write you a few words too!

And PS, Abby mentioned in her blog posting yesterday that I helped with dinner but I basically rooted her on while she acted like Ina Garten. She is a master chef! Her mom has taught her well!