I can well relate - my 3rd child was born in 1988 with a hole in her heart and a missing Aorta. The doctors did not tell me until later, but she had a near zero chance of surviving the surgery. She did. Two years later, the hole in her heart had closed up and they had to make a bigger patch for her aorta. The person at the hospital, said she had a 96 per cent chance of surviving - she did not. Thank heavens, my MIL had dear friends who wanted to give my MIL a present of pictures of my 3 girls for Christmas and had taken pictures 2 days before she went into the hospital. I cherish those pictures and would suggest a picture album. It can be looked at "when you can" and be put away when you cannot. BTW, whenever I am having trouble threading a needle, I ask Patti to help - she does!