*hugs* It's sobering as a reminder, and poignant. Many good thoughts your way, and your family's. The mom's thoughts naturally turn to things eternal at times, and I know she's got lively kids and grandkids to soothe them.

Yeah, pronouns, huh. I think of Mike and Harry and Aileen and other friends by name, even though I know many Mike's, a few Harry's, and two Aileen's, when I mentally say their name, it's the face that pops up on the ol' screen. How to do this in print? I don't think writers can.