Dear Mom,The last full sentence you spoke on Sunday night, the 24th, was perfect. Your sense of humor lasted till the end! Your last words spoken on the morning of the 25th will be fulfilled and never forgotten. Next Tuesday, I will remember the words you always said to me when dealing with difficult situations. This is a heart-wrenching time and I have been missing you so much, but I am so thankful you are not suffering any longer. Thank you for giving me breath, love, caring, friendship, comfort, and guidance. I feel very lucky to have had you for a mother. I feel especially fortunate you were my mother when considering the alternatives in the world, and am so thankful the odds were in my favor. I am so thankful that I never had anything to apologize to you for since 1969. I am proud that I treated you with the love and respect that you deserved.Our family will reorganize itself and try to regain balance, just as nature does after a calamity, although things are going to be very different due to some determined changes that will be made. We will be okay and go on, just as you taught us to do.I love you,Anne