Happy to hear from you and to hear that you are having a lovely time!

I'm so proud of you for being able to abstain from alcohol for such a long period of time! You should be very proud of yourself as well!
Not overeating too... you are doing so well!

I'm very sorry about your MIL. It must be hard to see her like that, and accept the fact that she has made the choice to live that way (for now), so you can't help her

Happy New Year, Happy Birthday, and safe travels!