I had this tattoo done to represent my mother who is ill and dying. The person that did it is a very good tattoo artist if i might add, his name is Mike Magee. His work is done in Geraldton, Ontario. I had another one done from him on my upper back and i will be getting another one done on my thigh but it is in the sketching progress at the moment.
I just got a very similar tattoo on my left ankle. I think the color makes it seem too cartoonish. Hurts like a bitch though! Props to the pain. Hope your Mom is doing better.