So well thought and expressed, and so true. Loved your touching 50 word story and the story of this story even more!

Once a mother, always a mother!
I'm of the same age as you (Yay, big hug!) and this reminds me of my now 71 year old mother still looking out for me whenever possible/forgiving me all the time the same way she was when I was in my childhood and rebellious adolescence. Moms just never retire. A Mom's hope and love is truly forever!