I know it's the wrong fandom, but this is my *hugs* icon. I'm so very sorry to hear about your mother in law. I just passed the first anniversary of my grandmother's death and my father died a couple of months ago, so I'm in a sad place, too. There aren't really words that help at times like these but you've got a friendly shoulder to lean on if you want to complain, cry, vent, or otherwise deal with the crapitude of life. :)