Welcome Star Fire! My nephew and I played UO when he lived with me back in 1999 but he's no longer with us. I am very sorry for your loss, and can understand how special UO can be when it comes to bonding moments.
My Mom plays on Rebirth as well; I got her into UO as a gag back in the first days. I never thought it would stick, but she's played consistantly since then. She's a crafter as well, but she's been known to go kill lichs in the Britain forest from time to time.