Hello, WyoWoman! I'm very happy to hear that your mom is back to herself and that you were able to help her get there. I'm just as happy to hear about your song-writing, because your wonderful voice and your vision of things means you'll be creating cool stuff. And don't fret about the guitar playing. If you just keep playing (and listening to guitar music that you like)you won't be able to avoid getting better (says she who's been playing for twenty years and still can't manage to keep a pick in her hand). Best of luck with all your transitions. Margaret