Grateful for Eternal Families

After a 47 year romance, Dad has to say 'see ya later' to his sweetheart. Mom was diagnosed with Gliablastoma Multiforme 1-27-10. The tumor in her brain is larger than an orange & inoperable. 5 neurologists have agreed that no procedure nor medication will be worth the loss of quality of life & possible robbery of the few days we have left. They guess 2-6 months.
She has no pain from the tumor. Her right side has shut down & is no longer functioning. She can not see with her right eye, & may not be able to hear with that ear. She has no strength on the right side = wheelchair since last week. She has strength in her left side, thank Heaven, so can help, but can't stand up.
Although she can not speak well (sounds like reading a spelling list) the love & gratitude she feels is definitely discernable. She needs no words to express that. Her beautiful eyes shine as she smiles at me after dressing her or doing her makeup & hair, moving her etc.
Mom & Dad are inundated with expressions of love & support as an abundance of family & friends drop by &/or send cards & flowers & food. Nobody is surprised. Over the years mom has probably taken meals to hundreds of families & cared for thousands of children or ailing friends. Her compassion is legendary. It's still a thrill to hear well wishers share their experience regarding her service. sigh. what an elect lady.
As a family we have SO much to be grateful for. A plethora of lovely memories & photos to remind us of them. We are thankful this is not good-bye, but rather see ya later, since we are sealed together. That fact provides us much peace & comfort. Families truly are Forever.