We weren’t sure she’d make it through last night — she did, but it is very unlikely that she will wake up again. Her breathing has stabilized but it is much weaker. She is in her room, always with one or more of us, and relatively peaceful.
Her decline over the past few days has been more rapid than anyone expected — even the doctor who said on Wednesday that things could start moving quickly. It’s hard to believe that on Thursday morning she was at the hair salon, giving the hairdresser thumbs up for the super short new hairstyle.
We know how much love is felt for her — hopefully she does too. Honestly, it’s the only thing that is keeping me going right now. Family are coming this afternoon from afar, and it may be possible for friends to quietly stop by too.