I so wish I had just taken a leave of absence to be with my mother, at her last. I really didn’t think she would go so soon. My reason was a little boy I had reached after having him for several years in special edu. class. Finally ! He was thrilled to be working, learning, and I just knew if I wasn’t there, it wouldn’t last. But, now I know it wouldn’t have made that much difference, and I should have been spending those days with my mother.