Not to put a damper on the holiday mood. But I seriously think my family will be dealing with the loss of my father-in-law this Christmas. The news changes on a daily basis.
I'll still be praying for your family. I think I remember you saying that you believed your father-in-law was a Believer. That being the case your wife and family can at least take some comfort in that.
I hear ya. To be honest, I'm dreading the holidays this year. Really not looking forward to them at all. I miss Mom terribly on a daily basis, but that is going to seriously mess me up, I'm afraid. Dad, too, and to an extent the younger ones. It will be somewhat easier once a year has passed, but as it is, the holidays and special occasions are even harder than the normal days.