i remember when you posted about losing your friend. i had not realized... your friend / second mom. that sounds like two losses.

i'm glad you were able to cry and feel what it was about. i hate the not knowing times. i'm so sorry for your post.

I share a lot of what Barb expressed so well, also.

my mother does not always know how to mother, but sometimes we can mother each other, and it is ok. i am terrified of losing my parents. i feel for you, Mari, in the shape of fear of such a loss.

~ waves ~