Whopper - not a lot anyone can say to ease the pain but thinking about you and your relatives at this terrible time.
Jo - I echo everything everyone else has said. You're obviously a very valued person here and I think it's really important you keep that in your mind.
Delilah - I think that sometimes a rant is just what the doctor ordered! Hope your driving trip is wonderful.
Slipperyknot - hope you can get back to the good (sober) life soon.
Red - please walk past the wine aisle. we need you in the June thread,
24 more hours please. That will take me to day 26.