Just so you know...

In reference to the upcoming organ removal, my "Mamacita" is talking about flying up to stay the week with me while I'm recovering. We're separated by roughly 400 miles.

...I'm not quite sure I've ever put into words (at least not here) exactly what it is that makes our relationship great. She is the first person I dial when I need to talk and I can be as boring or upset or hysterical as I need to be, and she'll never allow me to feel like it's a burden.

She loves me... Despite knowing me inside and out.

And you could say it's a mom's job to love their child no matter what. But not every daughter gets to say that her mom is her best friend.

And phone calls and emails may be what we have to settle for when it comes to staying in touch.

But she is always with me.