Jill: Just listen to her and send your support and love. You will be surprised at how quickly she will recover if she gets out with her friends. The hurricanes are scary - that's for sure but it does seem to be worse in the Keys. I hope it doesn't come back with more strength as they suggest might happen.
Keep lovin' her and give her more time to heal. The holidays are a long way off.
I'm surprised at how well my dad is coping with my Mom gone. I have more admiration for him than ever before. But it didn't happen over night either.