"I felt 15 years younger, knowing I had you with me."

So said my mother Sunday night, when she called to tell me the good news she received from a call to Medicare's 800 number. Right now, it looks like she will get help with her prescriptions for less than an additional $10/month.

I gave her the number, but she has to make the calls herself. I was very firm on this.

But the important thing is, I know that while my mother simply expects me to help her with this, she also appreciates it.

That is important to me.