Mary, this is exactly the kind of story I'm hoping to receive for Gifts II! Would you consider writing about the experience? The guidelines are here:
http://giftsds.segullah.org/gifts-volume-ii/
Or you could email me at kathrynsoper@gmail.com.
Kathryn Lynard Soper
Editor of GIFTS
Mother of Thomas (DS) 10/2005
Sam - 2003
Matt - 2001
Christine - 1999
Andrew - 1997
Ben - 1994
Elizabeth - 1993