Back home and feeling lonely

Thanks to all who posted on my Mom's passing. Your words were salve for the brokenness.

I am trying to pick up the pieces after my 2 week stay in Iowa and the loss of my Mom.
I know Mom is here with me but I feel so empty knowing I will never say again we are going to Mom's or Mom is going to visit.

We had a wonderful celebration of love for her over 2 days and what a wonderful way to keep the memories alive. Our Mom would have been in her element with so many people she loved and cared for in one place. We eulogized her, sang and prayed for her. A brother in law, a grandson and myself spoke and each came from a different angle on Mom actions, words and love. It was so special to receive all the kind words from her friends and others. Her funeral mass ended with the gathering singing John Denver's "Country Roads" since we had to travel 2 hours through beautiful Iowa country to reach her resting place by Dad. It was grand to see all the corn, beans and green grass as we drove by. It was a beautiful summer day, like the ones Mom loved. The grandchildren released pink balloons in her honor and it touched everyone there. I hated to see the day end knowing our duties as her daughters were coming to an end and that we had to leave her.
Life without Mom won't be easy but life will go on I know.
God bless us all
Reba