Jill- I know that you've checked in on me in the past (I got a request thru that old myspace page, but stopped using it).
I was with my mother through her cancer and decline. We also used hospice, but it was free (they coordinated with her insurance, and didn't charge the co-pays). Not sure how it works in FL. They were outstanding. One of the things that I respected mom for, was she asked all her friends and family to visit her while she was alive--come and spend a couple of days, talk about old times, laugh, etc. She said, what use is it to come after I am gone? She didn't want a service at all, shopped around for the lowest prices on everything (I think she even found some weird coupon for the cremation!). I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Your travel plans sound fantastic! If you and MG ever make it to the NYC/Boston area, please let me know! Another chapter begins....
