Hi Marilyn, and a big warm welcome from Ann Arbor. I, too, lost a son (14). He was riding a bike and was hit by a car. It's been 20 years. The pain will never go away, but it just doesn't hurt so much as time goes by. We shouldn't outlive our children.
Quilting is a good stress reliever. You will find lots of good advice, help, ideas and make new friends on this board. This board is not only about quilting but also about friendships.