Kath,
I am so sorry to here about your mom, and I know that being the oldest is sometimes the hardest, but you will find the strength that you need to get through this......
And don't ever think that you are alone, after all you have all of us here on the DIS to get you through the tough times.
So here are some prayers and PD ********************** {{{{{{ HUGS }}}}}}}} too.
Tammie