The Full Moon
From Chicken Soup for the Soul: Best Mom Ever!
By Sandra Plawski

We are always together even though we are apart. Though distance may be between us, we are never separate in heart.
~Ethel GG Kent

I had just fallen asleep when the phone rang. I looked at the clock on the nightstand; it was 2:30 in the morning. The past three days had been intense, emotional, and heartwrenching. My mother was very ill and we were told she could pass away at any time. Her doctor had suggested we call in hospice to help us through the final days.

I struggled to wake up as I answered the phone. “Hello?”

The voice on the other end said, “Hello, may I speak to Sandy?”

“This is Sandy.” I could feel the tears starting to build up and my heart beat faster.

“Sandy, this is Kim from the nursing home. You should come as soon as you can. Time is growing near for your mother.”

“Alright, thank you Kim. I will be there as soon as possible.” (Keep reading)