Change in an instant

Tonight, as I sit down to write this, I am reminded of how quickly life can change.  In January of this year, my mother was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer.  The events unfolded so quickly.  What started of as a cold that she could not kick, turned into a life changing event.  At the end of March she fainted, that turned into a week in ICU because her blood counts had dropped to levels that were almost unsurvivable.  Fortunately, she has bounced back amazingly. Tonight I am putting the finishing touches on a room for her, because tomorrow she moves in with me. Feeling blessed that I have the opportunity to have her in my life today, I have come to the realization that there may not be a tomorrow.  Just before her diagnosis we were discussing my children's graduation, my graduation, and the day that my sister has children of her own.  Now I wonder if she will be here the next day or next holiday.  The idea of her not being there is emotionally overwhelming.  Not only is she my mother, she is my best friend and confidant. Life can change in a instant! Do not take one day or one moment for granted.