she is my anchor. I lost my fiancé in January and my mother has been by my side. she doesn't talk down to me when I cry, she just says she wishes she could take my pain away. I love my mother to pieces. She is 82 years old and she lost my father 42 years ago November 30th. she raised 4 teenagers with no help. she did a wonderful job. that is why I am thankful for my mother.