It still does not seem real that mom has actually passed away. We were on the longest rollercoaster. I feel like she is still on it with me. We both prayed for this day to come, but I started to think it never would. She was like the Energizer bunny. I have caught myself a few times thinking; I need to tell mom that, or I need to pick up more of "this" for her.  Only to remember, she's not here. Tomorrow will be 4 weeks that I saw mom alive, and Thanksgiving will be 4 weeks that she has been gone. I am grateful she is no longer in pain and is finally at peace. Il