Hi John,

Such a meaningful story, especially for me as I find myself remembering my mother this week. She died last November, in a hospital in Toronto. Her last few years on Earth were her worst, as she retreated into a deep depression and dementia. She became completely self-absorbed and alienated all her friends. Fortunately, she had a kind caregiver who did everything she could to keep her comfortable mentally and physically. But this week, all I can remember is her good years, her sense of humor, and her generosity, and I finally feel her loss. I regret not staying in touch with her in her final years, as, even if she was difficult 95 percent of the time, she loved me and she was my mom.