With heavy hearts we announce mom's passing.  She was determined to fight this beast, and fight it she did - right until the end.  While we are sad to have her go, we are certain that dad came to meet her and we find comfort in knowing that they are together again.

We cannot thank you all enough for all the kind words and acts and for all the thoughts and prayers sent both to mom and to us.  We are certain that your prayers got her through the toughest of days on this path that was laid before her.  We are also grateful for all the angels on earth, disguised as caregivers in one way or another, that were placed on our path as well.  And to all of you who took care of mom in any way through this, we are deeply grateful.  

Though the days ahead will be tough, we look forward to celebrating her life here on earth and her reunion with dad.  We know they are watching down over us, together again.