I feel your disappointment Meg and I am sorry, not much I can say really except you will play fantastic whether she is there or not, it is a shame she does not see this as a priority, and I really do feel for you, try to keep your spirits up and not let it get you down too much(I know easier said than done), you know she is the one really missing out , and one of these days she will wake up and realise this and it will be too late.

Now you go and enjoy the band concert, and have a great time sweetie, cheers and good luck for the concert, and besides Karen's mother's spirit will be there and believe me each and everyone of us on PT will be with you too, in our own way kiddo.