The fact she did something hurtful, possibly totally of charachter could indicate she was already sick. Do you know that song "The Living Years" by Mike and The Mechanics.. Life is extremely short and it's a shame wasting ones's time arguing for too long. I don't know, I suppose we should just treat others as we ourselves would like to be treated. Easy said I suppose. Many of us have been through this already in one form or another WeeMouse. So try to, especially regarding your own blood, never ever sleep on an argument...

Your mother will be content now she realises you want to make things better. That's all she ever wanted WeeMouse, because she loves you; you are her beloved child, after all...