Oh, this made me cry. My deepest condolences and yet - thanks for opening your heart, sharing the immense love and longing to see your dearest mama again - I know I will feel this one day and perhaps knowing my turn is coming makes it even harder to read...I dread this time, I must admit. But we all know death comes - and always too soon.

I love how real and honest you are about the struggle to find those connections that show they are with us...I'm not sure I know how I will feel about it, and my feelings now don't matter. Just wanted to share: I know too - I would be comforted too knowing they still reach out to us to tell us, "all is well." I swear if there's a way - and I leave soon from this earth - I would do anything to let my boys know, "please keep embracing and loving this thing called life - I want you to love life and not suffer. I love you and always will."

Your mom too - and I know she must be loved and touched you think of her. Much love as her bday comes up this month again...

Touching read, Frances. Be well.