I want to tell you all about my mother. I do not know where I would be without her. She is the most caring person I have ever known. I never dreamed that at the age of almost 60, I would be moving back in with my mom, so she can take care of me again.  If you do not know her, you need to meet her. 

I cannot tell you how many times she has been there for me. My medical issues alone have caused her so much pain. I can't imagine as mother, watching my daughter go through what I have. She has never stepped back from caring for me. My mother has sacrificed so much to care for me. When she found out about my cancer coming back, she started clearing out a room for me. She did not hesitate. She had it painted and ready for me to bring my bed and put it in there. She made room for me in the bathroom and the hallway closets. She even gave me her recliner, just so I would be more comfortable. She has cooked for me, brought me drinks, drove me to the doctors so I could take pain meds and sat through every doctors appointment. My mom has gone "shopping" with me, just so I could get some exercise. She tiptoes around when I fall asleep in the recliner. She has tried her best to do things for me so I don't need to. She sees what I need and jumps all over it. She lets me cry on her shoulder when I am feeling down and just listens to me. She is there for me.

Mom has such a caring soul. She has taken care of our family this same way. She is aways trying to help people. She is full of fun. She loves to make us laugh, but forget about her letting you win a game of Sorry. She will take you down!

I know I have crimped her life. When you live by yourself and you have your own friends and activities, it is very hard to have someone move in and change things. She has not made me feel like I do not belong in her house. She has made it my home as well. That means more than she can imagine. 

Lynne Nickell is my rock. I am so incredibly blessed to have her with me while I travel this incredibly bumpy road. Thank you Mom, from the bottom of my heart. I love you.