Sunday March 27th

I have just taken David to the bus station - he's flying out from Montreal tonight.

We went by the apartment to say "bye" before he left and I had a little time with Nancy on my own. The nurse was there when we got there - and she was suggesting that Nancy had extra pillows in her back as she'll be able to breathe better that way. I also suggested extra pillows under her arms as she really is too exhausted to hold up her body, and a supporting pillow is a great help.

Nancy is still in good spirits. The smile doesn't leave her face for many moments before she finds another reason to bring it back. She is much the same as when I saw her yesterday. However, she was expressing how upsetting this is, because it is happening too fast for her brain to compute.

I had her laughing as I told her about the party at our house last night - and she went on to tell me she is so grateful that everyone can just stay here - I told her that she must remember that we enjoy being together, and that of course there are tears but that there is also a whole lot of laughter and stories shared. She was happy to hear this - that we are not sitting around worrying all the time but actually enjoy being together.

All in all - it is strange to see her doing so well when at the same time we have the information that she has very little time left. I am so proud of her for showing such strength. She seems determined to bow out with grace and dignity. And so far she's doing just that.

with love,
B