She was so unhappy the past few years, after fracturing a hip, taking pain meds all the time. She just wanted to 'go home' and said so a few times over the last year.
We've spent the last few days going through pictures, poking around in drawers and remembering. learning so much too, now that it's too late to ask her about the things we find. 
Having the nurses come in was a huge part of getting me through this, especially when they commented on how well we had taken care of her. After years of round the clock care and no time for ourselves, I feel more blessed today than sad.
We still have to tell my nephew, he's 7 and has spent his whole life with her. that little pic I posted has become a bed covered with pictures of her and family and friends, many include him. His mom is bringing him over in a few hours so he can say goodbye. That's going to get me weepy again.
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