We lost a dear friend today. We all have those second mom's in our lives, the moms of our best friends who we build strong relationships with. Rob lost his second mom today. She has been suffering from cancer. She was diagnosed less than a year ago, and she lost the battle this morning. She had seven kids, and when ever I saw Rob come in to her presence, there was no doubt he was considered as number eight in her eyes. They adored each other. When Rob had his stroke, she visited him in the hospital. As he was getting out of the hospital she was admitted and he visited her. When she first visited him, she sat by his bed, when he visited her, she wanted him to stand from his wheelchair by her bed. They were bonding, she getting sicker, he getting better. They knew their roles. Towards the end of her illness, she had a lot of discomfort. Losing her is hard, however there is some ease knowing she is no longer in pain.