Sorry to hear about your mom, Aussie. I hope she's recovering well. My dad had a stroke 20 years ago and it's been hard on him, but thanks to modern medicine, he's been around to see my boys grow up.
Things are ok here. My youngest went off to college and I think I'm struggling a bit with the adjustment. I miss my kids so much in the house. I've been down and I think that's why. I didn't think it would get to me and maybe it's not that, I dunno. I just know having them gone makes everything worse. So, plugging along....
Hope everyone is well! xo