My mom passed away on April 17th, 2009. She had been sick for a few years but the last 30 days were quite bad. Actually, the last week was AWFUL. I know that she is FINALLY out of pain, but I miss talking to her. To be frank, she was quite difficult...but she was my mom! I can't believe she's gone... I'm not sure that I completely realize the magnitude of this. When I think of all that we have been through, I sometimes forget that she passed away. I'm not sure that it has even hit me yet...I'm scared for when it does!