I'm so pleased I made the effort to read every post in this profoundly moving thread. Came to it far too late...sorry Dan. Ann & I send Love & thoughts of comfort. It's intriguing that your belovéd Mother felt the desire to paint, just as you have 'painted' the most glorious & endearing portrait of her with your lovingly written stories & anecdotes. I've laughed & cried my way through the entire thread.
                         By your side, Dan,
                                                    With Love,
                                                                   Nigel & Ann.
                                                                   xxxxxxxxxx