I did lose my mother many years ago and she did have the opportunity to realize and accept she was about to leave us at that time. She was diagnosed with Leukemia and the doctors said she had less than 30 days to live. She did die in my arms and went very peacefully—-she also had a difficult time in her short 52 years raising 4 children as a single parent of which one is mentally challanged but still active and thriving in todays society. I was only 28 at the time and it was very difficult missing my best friend for the years to come. I still to this day have those spells and wonder why she was not allowed to enjoy a longer and even better life; but then again I know she is safe in Heaven at this time!