My only addition to all this is that I love hand quilting and I find it to be the most relaxing activity I have ever tried. I can not hand quilt without taking a nap! It was also very theraputic when my mom was so sick. I would bring a quilt to work on while I sat with her. I didn't nap as much, but I found that it helped me to keep calm despite the stress of knowing that she was dying. Now when I get very sad thinking of her, I remember that she taught me to quilt (among so many other things) and am grateful that I was so lucky to have been her daughter. Then I pick up a needle and quilt while I pray a rosary for her.