Raz,
It's been a privilege getting to know you through the Pony threads, the PbP games, and IRC silliness. I really do consider you to be a friend, and as so many other posters here have said, my deepest sympathies are with you and your family right now, and you'll be in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come.

I know I can't say or do anything to make things better, but if there's anything I can conceivably do to make things even a little easier as you go through this, don't hesitate to let me know.

-DD