You're welcome! I've lost my sister and my best friend and while that's not like losing a parent it's still something I think about many times each week and particularly around the holidays.
yep I'm on facebook, feel free to add me just let me know you're from IES.
http://www.facebook.com/turbokinetic
I have my FB in my profile, too. If you click my name above (it should show a homepage option that is my FB).
Sincerely,
David