My dear almost-90 year old mother passed away last Thursday evening.  She had been in a hospice care facility since Mother's Day of this year and the last couple of weeks got pretty tough for her.  I'm sure she's on her way to a peaceful reunion with her beloved husband, my dad, her daughter, her siblings, and so many friends she made throughout her happy life. 

Even though you are expecting it, and it means an end to suffering of any sort, it doesn't make it any easier.  She was my best buddy, and I could talk to her about anything. 

Love you, mom, and I'm sure we'll meet again, on the other side of the "Interlife".  You were and are the best.