((((Brenda))))
I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing, I know you will miss her greatly. As I think you know, I try to keep an open mind about afterlife, immortality, other planes of existence, etc....because we simply don't know! I found your account heartwarming also, and I'm so glad you found joy in the experience. I hope my children could feel the same when my time comes, and I hope they are by my side, with love, as you were with your mom.
Tracy