Thanks AJ. My Dad goes in for surgery today to have a pacemaker and defibulator (sp?) put in. I will be there with my Mom, and I expect my brother and sister will also be there.
What I am most encouraged about from speaking with W yesterday was that she is getting help. Attending AA, and another group that is teaching her about stress seems very positive to me. We all need people to stand alongside us as we face life's struggles.