A "Tender Mercy" from the Lord and from my mother

I had a very sweet tender mercy from the Lord given to me that I don't want to forget.  As I sat studying Spanish at the table in my casa I heard a voice come into my mind.  It was the voice of my mother and she told me very clearly these words, "I love you Nola. I was doing the best I could." That was all she needed to say.  I know exactly what she meant.  I don't know why or how she was able to communicate that to me but I am very grateful for that message from her.