Rough week

It has been a very hard week. My mom passed away last Thursday night after a long battle with lung disease and other complications.  I flew from vacation in Tucson, AZ to FL to be with my dad, sister and brother.  It was good to be all together at this very difficult time and to have a chance to remember my mom by reading through her journal and telling stories. She was an amazing person who despite physical limitations had no limits in terms of kindness, friendship and love of nature! She was always fascinated by birds and by how these beautiful creatures existed in a separate space outside of the human world. While she will always be a part of my world, I think she is now also a part of nature including the world of birds!