It is a normal reponse to question yourself after something like this happens. If you re-read your own post you can see the answer without my help. Let me assure you that what you are feeling is absolutly normal. I had a son that died in an auto accident 8 years ago. He was 20 and coming home from work after a night shift. The driver (a friend) and he were tired and sleepy and they hit a bridge after the driver fell asleep. I was no where near the accident but I still tried to make it my fault. 1. I should have forseen it somehow 2. I should have drilled seatbelts into his head more (it would not have saved him but I went there anyway) 3. I should have loaned him my car and he would have been driving himself 4. I should have been a better mother (like that would have stopped the accident) No matter what the circumstances, we (expecially women) find ways to be at fault. Be assured that you did everything you could do and pray. Why pray? Even though you are not guilty of anything..... Ask God to forgive you for your shortcomings and frailties and if he can forgive you..... then with his help.. you can forgive yourself.. and find peace in his arms. I will pray for you as well. peg