A mother’s love can be so tender, comforting, and lasting. Poet Lola Ridge put it well, writing in “Mother,” “Your love was like moonlight / turning harsh things to beauty....” And yet, no matter how powerful the love of a mother may feel, the relationship still has its limits. Many people have never known their mother. Others have had their mom around, but the relationship hasn’t been smooth sailing. And what happens when our mother passes away?