*plops down next to you, back against the tree and legs straight out with ankles crossed.*

Sorry to hear about your mother, although I'm glad to hear that she's better now. As for the writing, don't worry about it. You have had other things to deal with, and the last thing you need is a writing partner bothering you all the time. Post when you can. A few days, a week, once a month... You are a talented writer, I will think no less of you for taking what time as you need. All I ask? Just that we stay in touch as fellow writers regardless of how our current story is progressing.