Saying Goodbye

It's been an emotional but peace-filled morning. We're doing our best to surround mom with the people and things that she loved. We brought one of her quilts to snuggle her in and sprayed her with her favorite perfume. Mark and Austin made muffins (a Sunday morning tradition of my mom's) and we've been force-feeding them to everyone. :) Dede brought a cheap rosé (her favorite) with which we will toast her with in her final moments. We've been playing her all her favorite tunes, as well as a final good-bye recording from Austin and Gracen, which she seemed to respond to.

We've each had a bit of time to say our last good-bye and hold her in our hands for the final time. We've finally all arrived and will be taking her off the respirator shortly. I know I keep saying this, but I simply can't say it enough: all of the thoughts and prayers and words of endless comfort have been such a help during her time of passing, thank you. I know they must feel abrupt, awkward or insufficient, but truly, they have each been a blessing - every one. So again, a heart-felt thank you.