Lisa, I am so sorry about your mom's passing. It is hard but especially more so when they have that "larger than life" personality as your mom did. My husband was like that too. You knew it when he was in the room. He passed from stomach cancer February 22, 2008. My family and I are having such a hard time - we miss him so. There are days I too cannot stop crying. I have joined a bereavement group. The only comfort I can offer is that it's okay to grieve and cry, but one day (and I truly believe this) we will be reunited. Until then we can only take one day at a time and cherish our memories.
Diane