If you arent tired reading and if you are a speed reader go get the book, "How to improve your M without talking about it". Dont smoother her, dont offer words to her, BE there. Loosing a parent is heartbreaking, when I thought I was loosing my dad, nothing else mattered. I was numb and devastated. I didnt want anybody stepping on my toes, I wanted to feel there was someone there waiting to catch me if I would fall... When the dust settles, the one "holding" you, shines through any kind of thick fog (excuse my English) K