I don’t know how well you’ve complimented your W in the past…about her achievements or how you admire her ability to be tough in the workforce, etc. but it would probably do her a world of good to hear that right now.
That's a great suggestion. I will work that in very subtle like.
She actually seems to be handling this very well. She was very friendly and talkative ti me me tonight. She turned in to her room early to read a book she is trying to finish - one of the Harry Potter books.