Aw, Laurie, I know the big aching hole that is in your heart right now. I lost my Mom 40 years ago. It's never easy to let them go.
I'm as sure as I'm sitting here that she is now healthy and at peace, playing with all our pets and meeting all our families. The hard part for her is over now. She will be watching over you until you meet her over there.
(((HUGS)))