I have had a reasonably good day, was working for Nintendo promting the DS and a few games in a store, even had reasons to smile.  But I came home to the news that one of my closest friends lost her mum today.  I feel kind of helpess because she lives in Canada and all I can do is phone and email her.  I really wish i could just wrap my arms around her and let her know she is safe.  She has her fiancé and his family around her, I know that they will all do what they can to support her. Hocmah, Habibti, my heart and soul is thinking of you, you are my dearest friend and I wish I could help you more.  Aleha Ha-shalom