I am very sorry for you, too, Eva....and I appreciate so much your reply.  It is the first I have gotten so far, though I admit I’ve been too upset lately to check on this.  My mother and I had always been so close, I really feel that a big part of me has died with her.  I was not prepared for this.  And though I seemed to be improving a little for a while, I think now I was just avoiding it in my mind.  I really do not see how I can live the rest of my life without her.  Mother’s Day was particularly hard, as I’m sure it was for you....then my Dad’s birthday was just a few days after that!  Goodness!  I hope that God will give you strength too.... and I hope to hear from you again!

love, Christina