Pete, try this on for size:
My wife's parents are dead, likewise her brother, likewise all cousins.
My folks are long gone, and I had no brother nor sister. My cousins & uncles & aunts are all dead. Me, my wife, and our son, Matt, are "IT" ~ Matt is on a job location in Ct. with Hytachi (or however you spell it) and is holed up in a hotel room, til Friday night.
We two - Me & Karen are home, alone, with NO Sedar to go to.
We had Chinese delivery tonight, and Kosher Deli last night. We
ate on paper plates !
Be thankful for what you have. One day, it will all be gone..... X-cept the memories you are making at this time in your life.
Shalom, my friend ! Go in Health, always.
Sandy