My mother recently lost her boyfriend of 14 years. I was fortunate enough to go spend time with her in Arizona to keep her company during a really tough time. I can only imagine how she feels having lost him after so many years. As much of an old curmudgen as he was, she loved him so much. Being out there also gave me an opportunity to heal both physically and emotionally. These were my surroundings. Nothing quite like some fresh air to move through the pain.