Sorry for you loss... Hope the best for you and your family. It's weak to say this kind of stuff on the net, I know, but if I knew you in real life I'd be saying the same. Hope all goes well in vw.
man. i give you mad props. i know if one of my parents passed away - i seriously wouldnt know what to do. and being an only child - theres alot of responsability on your hands.
i hope you get through it, life is too harsh some times.