I'm so sorry to hear of you family's loss. Phillip will probably need extra support and understanding during this holiday season -- between the "darker days" of Winter and missing loved ones who they'd normally see at family gatherings, it tends to be a hard time for people. It may sound sort of hollow, even a platitude, but my dad used to say, "This too shall pass" when upset by some event, but it turns out to be true once you can put some time behind you. Phillip's fortunate to have you to help get him through this.