I've been at the hospital since Saturday- my whole family has. Right now, there is nothing else the doctors can do for my sister, and we're just waiting. The doctors are giving her pain medication to keep her comfortable- she is just sleeping. They thought she was going to pass away Saturday night, but she's been hanging on. It's heartbreaking to see her this way.
I'll be honest with you: I'm having an awfully hard time with this. I just can't bear to leave as long as she's still here, so I'm going to stay here at the hospital until she passes away.
The nurses here are amazing- they laugh with us and cry with us, and have been so wonderfully caring and supportive. The good news is, Michelle was awake and alert enough to make it through her daughter and son's birthdays. They came to the hospital, one of the nurses made her son a Jabba the Hut cake, and her daughter a horse cake. I have photos- I may post some later.
Again, please bear with me as my response time to phone calls and emails continues to be slow. The best way to reach me, if you need to, is still via email. Incidentally, I've also cancelled my trip to Las Vegas and WPPI.
Thank you everyone who has left comments and sent emails- I can't tell you how much my family and I appreciate your support.
{March 11, 2008 3:03 PM} Angela Anderson said: Kim, I am here if you need me. Truly for anything, so please let me know.
{March 11, 2008 4:32 PM} shawnreeder said: Kim, I am so sorry you and your family are having to go through this. I'm sending lots of love your way and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Shawn
{March 11, 2008 5:29 PM} Enna Grazier said: Kim I dont know what to say except that I am sending you the biggest hugs that i possible can through the internet. Enna
{March 12, 2008 8:03 AM} Anna and Alex said: You and your family are in our prayers. May you find strength in your love for eachother. God bless.
{March 12, 2008 8:39 AM} Jaci Clark said: Kim, It must be so comforting to your sister to be surrounded by family. Sending you all love and courage. You continue to be in my thoughts. Jaci
{March 12, 2008 9:02 PM} Sheri Porterfield said: You are on my heart daily. Your entire family continues to be lifted up in prayer. What a blessing you are to your sister and her children. Even if she can no longer tell you, your sister appreciates every moment you sacrifice to be with her...
{March 12, 2008 10:57 PM} Tiffany said: My heart goes out to you and your family~ You are in my thoughts~Tiffany
{March 13, 2008 11:21 AM} Karen said: KIM!!!!!! Love, hugs and prayers your way!
{March 13, 2008 4:14 PM} Barbara Barry said: Hi Kimberly- I am a local photographer, and I came upon your blog post by accident. I just wanted to let you know how very sorry I am that you are dealing with the pain of losing your sister. If there is anything that I can do for you, awkward as it may seem, please let me know. In the meantime, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Barb
{March 13, 2008 9:37 PM} Leah said: Oh Kim, I am so sorry! I don't know what else to say. We will keep praying.
{March 14, 2008 12:14 AM} kitty maer said: Much love to you and your family, Kim. You're in my thoughts and prayers.