Songbird, that must have been a shock for you. I tried to imagine finally able to reach one of my long lost friends, and finding out she had just died. I don't think there are any words to comfort. I just feel with you.

Here is a quote I found that I'd like to share:

Trouble is part of your life, and if you don't share it, you don't give the person (in your case your Boomer sisters) who care for you a chance to care enough.

It's good that you share. We care.