Oh Marybeth, you poor baby, don't stress about deadlines, traffic and bad hair days, ok? It's ok to stress about your mom, the size of your fabric stash and whether your supply of chocolate will last the week. Your quilting friends can always help with the last two. ( I bet Elizabrat has LOTS of chocolate hiding in her sewing room - I'll make her share!)Hospitals are no fun for anyone. Sending lots of good thoughts for your mom's recovery and lots of hugs for you.