Since my last post, much has changed.

First, I'd like to thank all of those who so kindly responded to my post.  It meant a lot to receive the warm feelings of support from you during a very emotional time for me.

With each day, I'm feeling stronger...no longer so emotionally raw.  There are times when I feel sad and miss my mom. Or cry not having her here with me.  But, I'm taking it one day at a time.  An interesting analogy was pointed out to me.  This has been a mourning period for me.  Mourning the life my mom and I once had together.  Yes, mom is still with me, and I thank God for that.

For the past five years, my life was on hold. As a caregiver/daughter, devoted to the loving care of my mom.  Now that mom is no longer at home, and in a nursing facility (home) I suddenly find myself with all this time on my hands.  This must be what it feels like to be an empty nester.

During this process, I'm rediscovering who Karen is.  It's a learning process., but like riding a bike once you learn, you never forget.

I look forward to discovering who the new Karen is.

Take care and God Bless.