Hi Amy:

I am terribly sorry for your loss too. You are absolutely right when you said that the oldest kids may be repressing their emotions rather than dealing with them right now! Very true and I never thought about it that way! I only have one sibling, a sister, she is only about 18 months younger than me. Unfortunately, she is out of work, lives about 25 minutes away, but never has the gas to get out here. NOW THAT'S A WHOLE DIFFERENT TOPIC! lol.. If she was able to come out more then maybe my mom would stay more nights at her house because she wouldnt be alone. I am married and have the two girls and my husband suddenly lost his father about 6 months ago as well! So it can also put a lot of stress on our marriage. He comes home from work and mother in law is here! lol.. but I explained to him, that I just do not know what to do :-(..
Again, thank you for your response and I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother to this horrible disease. Way too much suffering..
xoxo
nicki