Should I be happy or sad?

So my 17th wedding anniversary is this weekend. Today my wife found out her mom fell, thought to have broken a hip and ended having to go to the hospital. Mother in law is fine - no broken bones, just dehydrated, bruised and embarrassed - but they're keeping her in the hospital for a few days for observation. Needless to say, my wife took across three states to be with her mom in recovery and back home on Monday.

1. My initial reaction was for the welfare of my mother in law - check all good!
2. Realizing that I will be without the misses for the first time on our anniversary - bummer
3. Next realization, she'll be gone all weekend! bummer again
4. Rut is firing up in Montague - hmmm this is starting to work in my favor!
5. Hunting all weekend without distraction - best anniversary gift ever!

Am I wrong, what says the masses?

Perfect storm, GET TO HUNTING!

Just feel blessed nothing really bad happened.

Blessed on all fronts! Say a prayer of gratitude and head to the woods!

4 & 5 you have the winners

Just don't smile too big when the wife gets home, her weekend is probably not going to be as much fun as yours.

Way to turn water to wine! Enjoy the hunt!

Just be glad the MIL is OK. Use a diplomatic approach, first tell the wife you have something planned for the anniversary after you get back from hunting, then go hunting.

Say prayers of thanks MIL is ok and haul butt to the deer stand.
Most importantly, don't let wife see this post....ever!

There is a buck out there that would beg to differ

Just making the best of the situation.....adapt and overcome.....

Go get em. Celebrate next weekend.

The lord works in mysterious ways. Congrats on 17 years and good luck

It's a sign that you must go.

Two sets of flowers to the hospital; one for MIL one for bride. Order a meal and have it delivered to the hospital for anniversary night.

Hunt your heart out.

Pick her up at airport and you’re a hero!

I'm sure she'll understand that your so upset that you need to get away and clear your mind

4. Rut is firing up in Montague - hmmm this is starting to work in my favor!
5. Hunting all weekend without distraction - best anniversary gift ever!

Did you just say that out loud? GOOD LORD what the heck is wrong with you ya wanna get the rest of us in trouble?? OK that's it....

Just an after thought, why did you get married during the RUT?

You can always play the "I was completely bummed sitting around the house missing you on our anniversary and worrying about your mother that I needed to head to the lease to clear my mind".

Just prey she doesn't see your post.

Sage advice from everyone - thank you. I'm glad I have the support from many of you.

Yes, 2 sets of flowers sent. Good idea on the dinner to be delivered. Will get that in works.

Hopefully I'll get my man card back one day.

Also, my wife has a pretty good sense of humor, I told her what I posted and she laughed.



PS. I wasn't too bright 17 years ago. I should have thought about the rut. I now recall why some of my friends were none to happy with the wedding date.

Sounds like you got a handle on it, good luck and hope all is well with the MIL.

Happy!

Hope all goes well for all.

As long as the misses isn't giving you a guilt trip to go meet her over the weekend... HELLO!!! THE DEER WONT SHOOT THEMSELVES

I bet 17 years ago he was more concerned with a different rut lol

As long as you didn't trip your MIL, you're GTG.

I wouldn't of gottan married during the rut in the first place...

Glad MIL is ok.

Nothing will make your MIL happier than fresh venison and a nice buck mount.

(none of the above is likely true, but tell yourself that)

Why are you still at home?

don't text and drive! what are you waiting on? get gone to the woods ....

glad you MIL is okay and safe travels for your bride (and you, are you gone yet?) ... anniversaries are merely days to remember an event and can be adjusted slightly in a good relationship

Perfect logic. There is nothing wrong, carry on Sir.

Go forth and prosper! Thou art exhonnerated!

Be happy,,,,,act sad.

One word...... Lemonaide.