Thank-you all for your input. I got a wonderful surprise today...my youngest son had been about a half hour from here for the weekend...and instead of just going back to college...he is here for the afternoon keeping me company....just having him here is so nice, we are both on our computers in the same room for a bit, listening to music, talking here and there...I really miss him being away. His ride back will pick him up in a couple of hours, but for now we are hanging out together.
I did get into my sewing room for a bit, and pulled out some pre-cut 2" squares...leftovers from projects, I will cut off any leftovers and throw them into a box. I am making some 4-patches and will see what becomes of them...sometimes starting with something really basic like these can get the creative juices flowing again.
I do like some of the ideas you presented, and will make a list of them to refer to when I am needing a boost.
Sorry to those of you that have also had losses...especially multiple ones...it seems to complicate the grief process.