Melanie,

I am so sorry that you and your mother are going through such a terrible thing. Of course we will pray for you both. It sounds like you are a very close family, that is good.

Since your mother is prone to depression and has already been through one childs death recently, maybe it would be good to have her see a counselor or have the pastor of her church visit with her. They may be able to offer her some comfort.

The death of a child is hard to deal with. And as you said she almost raised your cousin too. Bless her heart, she has really had an awful blow.

Renee'