Sure didn't see that coming!!!!

How did that happen? My Mom called last night and told me that they found something on her chest CT and she was going to come home from her trip next week and she will have more tests. She is sounding so strong and brave. Me? Not so much. I am the oldest of 4, raised by a single mother. She has always been strong whether by choice or necessity I don't know. She has given me nearly every thing about myself that I value-my need to jump in to the middle of a crisis, my laughter, my ability to love-sometimes fiercely, my faith in God, my joys. Today I can not imagine a world without her, but know that I will have to. I don't know if it will be soon or not, but I do know that I will walk on the path ahead. I will cry and I will laugh. I do know that I will continue to experience all that life has even when it is painful and my heart breaks.