Mom went home today. They (mom and Danny) were here on their way to a trip to Alaska and while that was happening we discovered Ella’s condition. Mom immediately decided to stay on and she managed to change her flight and spend an extra week with us.
We very quickly adjusted to the extended family scene and it was wonderful having her around, helping and being optimistic, (which was great, because we often don’t manage that). It was obvious to me that mom and Ella were forming a bond, It is a pity that Ella won’t see her for a while. Maybe mom will come back in October… If we are lucky.