Despite using 17+ year old archaic technology for this communication, I have found a way to post photos again! :) Here are a couple from this past 2 weeks.
Today was day 28 of the multitude of antibiotics. The final day. When I wrote several days ago, it felt like we had to choose the path for Aimee so that she could have the least amount of pain, the most peaceful death. However, even while on these antibiotics, Aimee has been worn down by the infection. She has used all of herself to be present. She has had increasing pain, particularly this past couple of days. There really is no other path forward except to try to keep her comfortable. Pain meds have all been more than doubled and a new one was added on top this afternoon. Still she has struggled to rest well. She doesn't seem to tolerate being moved much anymore and we have had to decide to no longer take her out to the bed in the living room for family time. I'm glad that we did our best to enjoy her calm, happy days.
We don't know what comes next, but we are doing our best to keep her comfortable as this progresses. It is heartbreaking. She is the centerpiece of our family, the first of our children. The rhythm of our home is set to her beat. As she moves forward in her journey, so must we. We are forever changed. It is hard to imagine life without her presence here with us. While all of the care has been heavy, the daughter is always beloved.
Thank you to all for your visits, your texts, and your meals. Thank you to each loved one who has stood around Aimee's bed and talked about wonderful memories from her life. We feel seen and loved.
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