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2/1 Update:

Well, after a valiant effort to prolong her bon voyage...Nonni quietly slipped away about an hour ago. I wasn't able to see her today because of the snowstorm, but I was there all weekend and spent a few hours with her yesterday morning. My one consolation is I know she knew how much she was loved -- and how much she will be missed.

As was her wish, she will be cremated...and on April 2nd, the day after what would have been her 105th birthday, we will be having a Celebration of Life service and gathering. By then we hope the emotions won't be so raw...and we'll be able to enjoy remembering what we had with her...instead of focusing on what we don't have any longer.

Thank you so much for all your prayers and positive energy. They've been very much appreciated.

Beth


1/26 Update:

It's not looking good. If she makes it thru the morning she's headed to hospice. Body starting to shut down. Yesterday crying, begging us to let her die. Intermixed with comments about "if you love me, why are you doing this to me?" and "you'll be happy when I die". Which is the furthest thing from the truth, but still, horrible horrible horrible to hear her say it, and to think she might feel like this now.

One thing though, which we thought was remarkable. Nonni has always been a very proud and vain woman -- still put make-up on, etc. In the midst of all this, she begged us to get her some clothes, because she didn't want to die in a hospital nightgown. So we did.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Please take a moment to wish her a peaceful and speedy passing.

Beth

Hey there,

Could really use some hand-holding. My 104-year-old grandmother Rose (aka "Nonni") is in the ICU with pneumonia and pleurisy. If you have a moment to send some healing thoughts her way, it would be much appreciated.




(l-r: great-granddaughter Samantha, Nonni, great-grandson Charlie)

Thank you,
Beth