"she found her own accommodations by or close to the sea for twenty years, and for the next fifteen years after that, I was her close neighbour and we made regular trips to the ocean" Wow, and we think single mothers raising kids alone today have it hard. It just goes to show how you can rise above your circumstances, and the hardships that life throws your way. I think you were fortunate to live near your mom, so close to the sea that she loved so much. Thanks for sharing your story Lesley :-)