Thank you all for your very kind words. I spent this morning going through the posts of condolences, and was touched by everyone. I have saved the pictures posted for our own use, as these are some pictures that we may have never seen. Seeing her smile, and seeing her persistance is remarkable.

Thank you to the Steffners for being there for our mom and dad. He really needed that piller of strength through all of this. Dad is a remarkable man to stand so diligent in mom's fight for recovery. We too had in our hearts that she was going to recover fully, and be the woman she has always been. To quote some one who has posted "she was a class act". Yes she was, and forever will be. We all have memories of her and that is what is going to get us through.

As for the family...we are all trying to absorb all of this. I don't know when dad will be in to post, but I know he will, when he is ready. There will be a memorial service in moms honor. Details to be posted soon.

Thank you all for your kindness, and all the many prayers you have sent from the beginning. The power of prayer is very amazing. I know God knows what he is doing, and believe that he didn't want mom to hurt anymore.

Mom is now "Home" for Christmas.

With that said, Please pray for dad. He needs all the warmth and strength at this time.

From my family, to all of yours,
Happy Holidays.