At the end of all my posts is the saying, "Help someone smile today. It can not hurt you." The rest of that saying is... "and it could save someone's life."

You are correct that your mother smiles for you, but she also smiles for the love she has for you. For how proud she is of you and that she is lucky enough that you are her daughter.

And your Mom is still teaching you life lessons with her smiles.

You both are so lucky to have each other in this terrible time. I am sorry to meet you under sad circumstances, but I am happy that @wesphilbin tagged me.

This year I spent four months in Florida with my 85-year-old Mom taking care of her after she broke her leg. It was hard because she could not walk for 12 weeks. But many good things came out of all that time spent together, not rushing around the world like we normally do.

We had conversations that we never would have had. Ones that were the best and most meaningful too. I do not want to ever have to do that again. LOL. But I would not have had it any other way.

This is your time together. Say everything you have ever wanted to say. Learn all the stories about your Mom you ever wanted to learn. She will be happy to share her real life with you and her hopes and dreams from when she was younger. You will learn how even more special your Mom really is.

I will be praying for both of you, so you have the strength to be there for each other when it is needed most.

If you ever need an ear, shoulder, or anything, just tag me or @wesphilbin, and he will find me.

SO SO SO many huge HUGS are being sent your way!!