Love having mom here

I am so glad my mom decided to come back East with us. It is getting closer for her to be going home and yet I wish she would stay longer. She is a huge help. We love having her. Here is my niece and my mom. Leila (my niece) bought her a bouquet of flowers.

I took mom to the temple this week. It was lovely. There is NO place as special as the temple. It really lifted our spirits. I hope to go one more time before she leaves. My mom is doing quite well. Ofcourse it will take time....probably lots of time. I still find myself crying at moments but I know my pain compared to my mom's is minimal. She has lost her best friend, husband and companion. They worked together and spent the evenings together and it worked well. They got along great. Her family is what she held onto as her greatest friends so she really doesn't have an outside circle of friends...but that is what she prefered. She was happy being with dad and with her kids and grandkids. She is strong. I know that God will watch over and protect her and help her to heal. I just hope this time goes quick. I don't like seeing her sad. But I know it is part of the process.