Tuesday September 11th

An emotional 24 hours.  Our Shawna is strong.

Will had his surgery yesterday morning and reports were that all went well.  Once Shawna had the relief that he was okay, she felt it was time to be with the Lord.  She spent much time praying yesterday and made it clear she was ready to go.  She communicated this to her parents, Will and Alexis.  Christine noticed a sense of disconnect with everyone and then a significant change in her breathing, so Sharon and I joined them and spent the night.  Shawna was very much at peace.  But, after more than 9 years of training her body to fight, it wasn't ready to let go.  So she awoke this morning, and has had a fairly stable day.  She drank and ate a bit, and had some special time with Alexis and Will, who is home from hospital and doing well.

This is definitely a difficult time for her.  She is finding it hard to be "in between", but realizes that God isn't ready to take her home.  Although she is grateful for time with her family, she is definitely tired and ready to be done.  And so, we live each day with thanks that she's here, supporting, caring for and loving her.

If it looks like she'll be brighter for the next while, she may call for visitors.  Some changes have been made to her medication to better manage her symptoms, and home care has been a great support.  Continue to pray.  Shawna and Will want to say thank you for all the food that has been dropped off, all of the prayers and offers of help and also for everyone respecting their wishes and not phoning or texting.  Thank you!!

Terri