QuiltE...you come up with some of the most original ideas....virtual retreat? The last and only one I've been to so far I had a roommate with sleep apnea and she didn't bring her machine so she could breath easy. There is no way to describe what it sounded like. Since none of us would ever admit to snoring since we can't hear ourselves, there would definitely be something missing!
JanR...if I remember right, one of your parents is having health issues, right? That has to be hard. Maybe you could consider this a memory quilt and weave in some special thoughts about the good times and this journey could become a bright spot in the difficult time you're going through and you would have a quilt you could treasure for the rest of your life. Let us help you make some lemonade.