I hope she enjoys her trip. I've learned one thing--not knowing what's happening isn't the worst thing in the world...sometimes might be nice. She is happy all the time which is nice...doesn't talk much but says funny things when she does. IOW, besides being my mother, I enjoy and LIKE her.
Earlier you said evac would be difficult: not so! She’ll probably be excited by the act itself. Play it up! Describe the scenes and scenarious to her.
That’s what I do with my two grandmothers in exciting times: if they sense everything’s under control, they enjoy them, too.
Good that you’re leaving.
God bless you and your
dear Mom.