Thanks for the compliment, Cats!

And thank you for the kind words, Laurel. My own mother died 11 years ago, this October, and while the shock and the pain have lessened, with time (while the love and the strength she gave me has endured), I still have vivid memories of what that shock and pain were like. I am glad that my words have helped you through that.

Ma you find at least a little joy every day, even in the midst of darkness.