Sharon, you're not alone in experiencing this kind of multiple-hit period in your life. There are many here who can understand the pain and the nuance that go with the last few months you describe. Mudcat is a good place to turn for support! It seems that when we reach a "certain age" we have the odds stacked against us both health and family-wise. In the time from late 1997 until late 1999, I lost my father, then six months later my mother died. I was divorced, and I had cancer surgery. Despite all of this, I find that getting past the troubles leaves you wiser and stronger. Good luck.

SRS