Diane, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know your in terrible pain right now. I lost my mom almost exactly the way your mom died. We were so close too. Sending a hug to you! 

Hello Diane. Just wanted to check on you... I know what you mean about not wanting to wash her blanket.  I kept some of my Mom's clothes in a garment bag, and every so often I get them out and look at them.  I can still smell her scent on them.  I will never wash them either.  I am looking so forward to when we are reunited, I loved/love her so much. Looking so forward to that time God has promised us when there will be "no more sickness, pain or DEATH"---Revelation 21:1-4