Finally...

After 4 long months, my mother is finally going to be back in the states tonight! She has been "wintering" in Thailand since mid-November. We've kept sporadic contact via email, and she called on Christmas, but with she and I being as close as we are, it's been difficult for me. I'm thrilled that she has the opportunity to travel as she has for the last few years, but I miss her so much while she's gone.