i've read all of your posts. it makes me see myself in all ways. my mother is a great mom, but we did have problems as i was growing up. i'm 55 now and we get along great. she is 78 yrs old like my dad and i fear losing her. i talk every day on the phone to her too. she had 11 children and i don't know how she did it as i always tell her as i only have 1 son.