January 18, 2010

It was about this time last year that we were planning MaeLynn's gigantic birthday party!

MaeLynn started out the year okay. These last couple of weeks have been a little harder for her. Today Andrew made these posts on facebook:

"Her breathing is very difficult today, and her color is getting in the grey tones. She has a lot of swelling in her extremities, and she feels cold all the time. I'm not a doctor, but the prognosis seems very grim. I'm not making a prediction that this is the end for sure. Heaven knows I've been wrong before, but this just seems like it's worse this time!
If anyone would like to call her that is perfectly fine. She is sleeping alot, but you may get lucky! Visits are welcome also, just give me a call! (435)787-4127"

Andrew also told me that MaeLynn has been in and out of lucidity today. When she was having a "better" moment, she told him that she felt like the end is near. He says she gave him her "two weeks notice"...but who knows.

MaeLynn is a tough cookie! She's sweet and positive, as usual. She's just not awake very much. She and Andrew want to thank, once again, everyone for their thoughts and prayers and kind deeds.

This is for MaeLynn along with all you who've done so much:
"At the final day the Savior will not ask about the nature of our callings. He will not inquire about our material possessions or fame. He will ask if we ministered to the sick, gave food and drink to the hungry, visited those in prison, or gave succor to the weak. When we reach out to assist the least of Heavenly Father's children, we do it unto him. That is the essence of the gospel of Jesus Christ." ---Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin