Gosh, Lynn - that's such a lot to deal with. Health issues make life so much harder, and extra tough after you lost your dear mother and best friend. How blessed both of you were to have had such a beautiful relationship! But it sure makes the loss harder to bear.

I love the idea of having a list of memories that make you laugh and lift your spirits! I'm glad you have that tool to help you in difficult moments.

I'm also glad for the two close friends you've found! Yay!

Thank you so much for sharing this story, Lynn. It's sure to help others who struggle with depression or who are having a hard time dealing with a loss or other difficult issue.

And thank you for choosing HHH to publish, and for sharing my "Hope/Faith" story!