Thanks to you and CTrent1564 I will have some info to share with her and possibly make the changes a little less of a shock to her system.
I really think it's just a matter of seeing the new translation and knowing the reasons for it. Once you understand why it's being done, it's a lot easier to accept.
The USCCB website has a good section on the new translation, with FAQs and all sorts of useful information in addition to the new translation here.