Well, I've had these stones and it hurt like hell. Worse than giving birth, if you ask me.
But even thought I think you are sweet to text and ask if she wants a visit, I think now that she said no, you should withdraw and not offer any more help. Not even a drive home. But I think that it will be very hard for you, would be for me too.
She might as well feel what it's like to be on her own and you focus on your kids as she is away.. But as you know, I say I think this is the best, and would probably do the opposite..
Big hug!
M: 44 H: 43 ILYBNILWY: 7/4-15 Decided to try to reconnect. "This doesn't work, I have no feelings": 20/4-15 Scheduled "talk" :9/5-15 It's over: 9/5