Bettina's husband's step-father passed away yesterday. I cannot fathom how his mother is doing, having watched his battle with breathing for a long time now. I imagine that it is difficult, having been brave enough to love and trust again after being divorced, to lose her spouse, when they still had a so very much living to do.

My thoughts and prays are with you and your mother, G. May God's grace and peace sustain you both.