Ann passed away on Sunday afternoon. She made it back to MN last Wednesday via an air ambulance. She was able to see her grand babies, family, and dearest friends before she left this world.

I woke Sunday morning and told Cory that I had the the most wonderful dream. His response? "I never hear you say those words together. Wonderful and dream." When I woke up I was really happy. I had a dream that I got to see Ann. She was waiting for me in the middle of a road. She had her arms outstretched for me. I can just see her plain as day right now...just like that. I went to give her a big bear like hug and she just smiled and stopped me...asking me to just hug her on one side because the cancer was hurting her on one side of her neck. And then we (my family) walked down the road...Ann and I were arm in arm. We got to a hotel. We sat there, she was in a recliner, with a smile on her face. She was rocking back and forth and just listening to us. We were all so happy in my dream. Everyone was smiling and enjoying the company. I felt like it was my goodbye. It was strange to get "the phone call" to find out she died that day.

It really breaks my heart to know she is only her in spirit now. The world feels a little off to me.

Ann, I know you are in Heaven. You did amazing things with your time her on earth. You were a giver. You took care of the sick. You made this world a better place. Thank you for leaving all of us with wonderful memories. Thank you for being such a good role model. Do me a favor? Can you kiss Beckett's little toes and tell him I love him?! I know you will;)

Alright, time to dry these tears and put a smile on for my Gracie girl. She hates it when I cry:)