I love this lady. This picture makes me smile. And cry. I was blessed with a week of one on one with mom last month. We explored Red Rock Canyon, toured Hoover Dam, and watched the fountain show in front of The Mirage. Several times. Because who doesn't love lights, music and water?! We swam, laughed and talked for hours. About big things and little. And she knows how much love my heart holds for her, as I know how much she has held for me. And now my heart is breaking, and God is picking up each falling piece. Because I already mourn the times I hoped to share that I am no longer able to look forward to. And my tears are selfish. Because I want her to stay. But I trust God to take care of my mom, and heal my breaking heart. And I know how much my mom loves Jesus. And how much of who I am is credited to my mom's love and influence. So mom? "And with your final heartbeat Kiss the world goodbye Then go in peace, and laugh on glory's side And fly to Jesus Fly to Jesus Fly to Jesus and live (Chris Rice - Untitled Hymn (come To Jesus )