Our Angel

Written July 1 Thursday

It's hard to believe that a week ago we were at home. Liz was having minor chest pain, vomiting, and trying to keep down some liquids. Now we have been in Huntsman twice and at the U of U hospital twice. She is not really lucid except for rare moments, likely due to the pain meds she gets by pushing a button. She breathes heavily and sounds like it is difficult, except after getting pain meds when she is deeper asleep. We hate to see her struggle with pain and discomfort.

We are back on the 4th floor here at Huntsman, room 4501. Liz looks mostly normal but gained so much fluid weight in her belly and lower half. We started steroids to see if inflammation of her liver can be corrected.

Written July 3 Saturday

This morning, after a beautiful blessing, our dear Elizabeth has gone Home ahead of us. She was peaceful and relaxed at the end. There are no words.

We are grateful for our time with our precious daughter. We will miss her terribly. We give thanks for temple blessings that offer us eternal families, bound by the holy Priesthood. We take immeasurable comfort in the knowledge that we will see her again, and will strive to be worthy. We invite your good memories and thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts for your support and love through the ordeal of her battle with cancer.

I will try to post pictures sometime soon.

Liz's funeral will be Friday, 11:00 am at the Farmington North Stake Center, 729 W Shepard Lane. Viewing hours are Thursday 6-8pm at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 1941 N Main in Farmington, and from 9:45-10:45 am before the funeral at the church. Interment at Farmington City Cemetery to follow.

It has been my honor to serve as Liz's mother.