November 17, 2010
I Am Her Daughter
November 17, 2010
This morning Sylvia told dad it wouldn’ t be much longer. He called Vince and me to let us know. I got over there right away and John, Christie and Willie met me there later in the morning. Vince and his family arrived in the afternoon.
Mom’ s breathing was erratic and she hadn’ t been fully awake for more than a day. After we all got to the house Sylvia talked to all of us together.
“ You should all be so proud of Jane,” she said. She has
She wanted you to remember how strong your faith is and that you are her daughter. You CAN do this …
ben fighting this cancer for almost two years, and now it’ s time for her to rest. The other night before she went to sleep she was telling me how much she loves all of you and asked me to pray with her.”
Sylvia walked over to the couch and sat by our kids.“ Your grandma was so proud of all of you and she said you were all one of her greatest joys. She told me about the trick you played on her at the lake last summer with the fishing pole. The smile on her face was so beautiful as she was laughing about it.
I know it’ s going to be very hard, but I know your
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