Thorne, please accept my condolences and deepest sympathies.

I'm not sure how closely you've read my posts. but.. my mother was diagnosed with lung cancer in March 2010. We spent the first three months thinking she was going to die, until we found the Dr in NJ who has supposedly saved her life. As of this past October, she was declared cancer free. She has another scan next week, but, God willing, that will come out okay.

I for one, understand about the idea of you being "short" with people, as you say, and absent. I was gone from the forum for three months this summer, while I was with my mom in NJ as she was getting treatment.

I want to offer you someone to vent to if you need. Please feel free to pm me anytime, if you just want to chat.

My thoughts and prayers are with your mom, your dad, you, and your family. May your mom's soul Rest In Peace.

Mitch