A few hours with Mom

I went to Cincinnati for a few brief hours to visit my mom yesterday.  It wasn't long enough, but it helped me to see her, like a balm to my aching heart.  I may be 35 years old, but being in my mom's presence still fills me with the same feelings of reassurance that it did when I was 5.  I hope it helped her a little to have me there.  My sisters and brother have all done so much during this time and often I feel lacking.  I do what I can, but I know it's not enough.  Thank goodness she has all of them.  I was happy to spend the morning and afternoon sitting with her and my dad.  I was able to make her laugh with stories of the kids and we walked the halls a little bit.  We even Facetimed with Pat, Evie and Mitch.  The kids were nuts as usual, but they brought a smile to both my parents faces.  They don't understand what's going on.  Evie knows that Kiki isn't feeling well.  I told her that right now Kiki has a fever, much like Evie did a few weeks ago.  Evie remembers having a fever and how badly she felt so she can empathize with Kiki.  She asked if there was medicine that would make Kiki feel better and I told her there was and that I'm sure she would be feeling better very soon.  I hope that's true.  Then we said a prayer. 
I won't be able to go back until next weekend.  :(

Thank goodness for Facetime