You've had some hard losses I see. I'm sorry.
My own mother died in her early 70's, of disease caused by the meds she had been prescribed. I miss her so much.
In person, with physical contact, is surely best. Few of us have that very often with our "kids" now, they all move so very far away.
We move with the river of life we never know the end destination nor how soon.
Having done our utmost best if the children feel they must move to better themselves it is always sad most of us wish them well knowing how much we will miss them.
Magic moments like the one you shared is something both of you will remember.❤️