Thanks for the support. I won't belabor the topic but my concern has been centered on my Neice. Last night it occurred to me that she might respond to an email as that is the primary way we communicate in recent years. I sent a short email reassuring her that I did not want to intrude but wanted to assure her I am available if she wants/needs to vent. She responded. That brought me comfort as she is a wonderful, bright, hardworking woman who lives a fairly isolated lifestyle. In her emails she told me that although she and her husband do not want any contact with anyone as they mourn their "beautiful boy", she has always known that she can turn to me and share with me in confidence. She'll reach out when she's ready. I feel more at peace now. DDD.