Selkie, I guess you are right in this, the story makes you think of what life would be for her from there on and how she will have to deal with things in a more positive way that most I read, although, in canon, she is portrayed as a strong willed, resourceful, fearless and cunning woman, or at least very much so in her role as a mother. I truly admire her. But I guess that is a whole another issue. Going back to Ginger's work, IT WAS AN AWESOME STORY!!