I feel for you: I too have a mother who appreciates my kilt. She was very impressed when she attended my wedding last month. I don't like to think of it much, but I will probably wear it to her funeral (she has lymphoma, and while we remain hopeful of many more years, we are pragmatic about the odds of it).

So I understand, and send my condolences for your loss. Know that you have the thoughts and prayers of others.

Cirthalion