Tuesday was International Woman's Day.  I received candy from our translator at the branch and roses from our office translator, Miigaa, and her husband.  They also call it Mother's Day here.  Since it is a holiday there was no school and no office work that day. 

Several of us senior couples went to lunch to celebrate Women's Day at a very American cafe.  It was very nice and reasonably priced.  We will definitely go there again!
I also called my Mom on Skype to wish her a happy Mongolian Mother's Day.  I got to talk to her and see her at the same time.  She also got to see me which thrilled her.  It really meant a great deal to both of us because it was the last time we would get to see or speak to each other.  My mother passed away this morning at 1:38 Florida time.  This is a very sad time but I am comforted knowing that not only is she with my Dad again, but that I will see them both again someday.  That is what the Lord's plan is all about and it gives such great comfort to have that knowledge.  Of course I still cried many tears on Tom's shoulder. Mom lived a long life and was well loved by her family.  I will miss her until we are together again.