That sounds like it was really hard but your kindness was the right thing. Reminding her of the blessings in her life was loving. I'm sure this is really hard for her and your response showed generosity and unselfishness. That's a big deal.
Best wishes to you.
Me42, H40 D12, S8, S7 A revealed: 7/13 Sep 4/14; Agreed to D 1/15