Jen, that's a tough blow. Probably even more difficult to take because it's harder to know how to fight back with this opponent. But you can do it. Puts me in mind of a favorite saying of Jimmy Woo: Go slowly to go fast.
Jen, keep up the good attitude... its harder to deal with the pain in your heart from the loss of a loved one then to deal with the pain from a physical injury but time does heal all wounds. Remember the good times you had with her . And for your knee - DON"T OVER DO IT.
Just a quick update on tkd_jen. As some of you know she had her surgery this morning and everything went great. I talked to her a little today and she said she was taking a lot of pain meds. Otherwise everything went great and she is doing awesome. That's about it I didn't want to disturb her resting. Knowing her though she'll be a 100% in no time.