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We got back from visiting my mom this afternoon.

My aunt is still hanging on, though it would honestly be a mercy if she wasn't. She's a shell of herself, and the only thing she can do is move one arm slightly. The only thing they're doing for her medically is giving her morphine so she isn't in pain.

I was able to say goodbye, and I'm pretty sure she knew I was there because she did move her arm and her breathing sped up a bit, but that's all. She was always a vibrant, funny woman, and a big part of my life growing up, so it's very hard to see her like this.

Now all we're doing is awaiting the phone call so we can go back up for the funeral.

In further bad news, I found out today, via Neil Gaiman's blog, that Diana Wynne Jones has just passed away. I've only read a few of her books (Archer's Goon and The Tough Guide to Fantasyland are favourites) but have always meant to delve more into her oeuvre. And she's the author I always give to younger friends who want to branch out in fantasy beyond Harry Potter. I'm putting the books by her I have sitting on my shelf next in the reading queue.

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Tough days for you all, but I'm so glad you got to say goodbye.

Big hugs for you and the family.

I'm sure you're happy to have seen her but darn, it's rough when our loved ones are like this. Many good thoughts, P!

Sorry to hear about your aunt. That sounds very difficult.

That's tough having to say good-bye.

How's your Mom doing with it all?

*Hugs*

I'm glad you got to say goodbye to your aunt.

*hugs* It's hard to watch someone fade away like that, but I'm glad you got to say your goodbye.

*hugs you* Again I am so sorry and am thinking about you and your aunt, it is good you got a chance to see her although it is so painful to see her so changed from the woman you remember.

Hard times for you and your family, P. Thinking of you.

I'm so glad you had a chance to say your goodbyes - I'm sure she knew you were there.

::hugs and love::

I'm glad you got there, but it must have been distressing, still sending you all the good thoughts ♥

Diana Wynne Jones is fantastic - The Lives of Christopher Chant, Charmed Life, The Magicians of Caprona, The Dark Lord of Derkholm, Year of the Griffin, Howl's Moving Castle and Castle in the Air are all re-reads of mine.

Thanks, L. We all knew this day was coming. Which doesn't make it any easier.

Thanks, Kat.

It was difficult, but I wanted to be there for my aunt and my mom. Just wish I could spend more time up there.

Mom seems okay, but she's a tough cookie and tends to hide her emotions. I'm hoping to spend a day or so with her after the funeral.

Thanks, Nikki

I am glad we made it up while she was still alive, but now I just hope she passes soon.

I was worried we weren't going to make it up in time. Now I just hope she passes quietly and soon.

Thanks, Jo.

Thanks so much.

Thanks for the good thoughts.

I haven't read any of the Chrestomanci books, but I've got a couple of them on the shelf. They're getting bumped to the top of the queue.