Thanks Frankbtl for the kind words. I don't know. I'm just missing how mom was before all this, and it's going to be awhile before she's like that again. Just last week or so she had called, and she always says my name when I answer and stretches it out. It used to annoy me, but I'd love to just hear that and have her call. I'm planning on going back tomorrow but maybe later when my son is home from school and take him and let him visit. I just don't know what to expect - if she'll be sleeping or awake or feeling like company. One of her medicines totally knocks her out, and another makes her nauseated. Or even if dad will be awake because he takes a lot of naps!! It makes me nervous. Like I said, I worry about being a pest and intruding. But - I'll try...