Anymore I spend most of my days w/ my mom & am so grateful to be able to have the time w/ her. That's why I retired early. I didn't envision it this way but, as cliched as it sounds, it is what it is. I would not change a thing. I love my mom more than I could ever express. She's been the best mom ever & we are very close. We're just at a new stage of mom & daughter. I know my being there every day means a lot to her. One sister lives out of state now, the one that lives w/ her... don't even want to go there.
She's almost 97 & fading fast/changing over time. It's hard to accept that this will likely be my last Mother's Day w/ her. She was accepted into Hospice care Friday night (finally!!!) so that will be helpful. Home health care has stepped up the last few weeks. From what I understand so far (my sister who lives w/ her is not good re: communicating), Hospice will provide even more help. Hold your moms close if you can, let you know how much you love them. You never know what the future will hold.
I would not change a thing. I'm so blessed to have had my mom for so many years. My heart goes out to those of you who lost your moms when they were still fairly young.