Last Days

This is the blog post I never wanted to have to write and certainly we didn't imagine would come so soon. Prior to now, mom was reading the blog, so I wanted to be sensitive to that in what I said. At this point, however, she is in her last days here with us and has quickly become too weak to read. Her health has rapidly declined in the past week and in particular the past couple of days. She had hoped to be strong enough to get the PD-1 treatment today, but it was clear that her body is really struggling. Upon seeing her today, the doctor decided it was best to keep her at the hospital overnight tonight in order to give her fluids and do whatever necessary to keep her comfortable while hospice care was set up for tomorrow. We aren't sure exactly when she will be released (there was talk of afternoon), but we know her time left here is very short, probably a matter of a couple of days. We are so appreciative of the outpouring of love and know many would like to see her if possible. Feel free to contact any one of us that you have a number for or for those of you that are unable to come by, feel free to send a message by text or email, and we will gladly read it to her. A dear friend of mine sent one today, and she really enjoyed hearing it. Please don't hesitate. I know it's hard to know what to do at this time, and many people are concerned of being a bother. However, we all know how social mom is, and nothing would make her happier than to see or hear words read from the people who love her. She has touched so many lives and cared for so many in what seems now a short number of years here on Earth. Our desire is to surround her with love in the small amount of time she has left.