Our dear mom, Sheri Bird, passed away peacefully last night. 

She is with dad. 

What a pair. 

Thank you for all your prayers.

The Nitty Gritty

(Easter Sunday. Mom has been on steroids for a while and that makes her puffy, yes she looks different, but that's the look of a warrior! :)

In an effort to make it through this post I will be as clinical as possible.

Okay, so when a person is on chemo, they are usually on it for a few weeks at a time. I have been told by medical professionals that chemo is just the nastiest stuff, many call it poison. Mom has been on chemo for 18 months. It has taken it's toll on her body. It is no longer helping and is now detrimental. She made the decision to go off of treatment during General Conference weekend. When we informed the doctors of her decision they were glad we came to that conclusion on our own first, it was going to be their recommendation we go off anyway.

So, mom went off treatment. She was lucid when she made this decision. What does that mean you ask?

It means that mom's body cannot keep up with her fightin' spirit anymore. Her cute little body is starting to fail her.

So, Elder Bird got to fly home for a 3 day pass from his mission (his mission president is an amazing man). Jacob got to come and hug and love and see and help (we all got to be together on Easter Sunday, not a coincidence!). He is safely back in Tucson and has peace. He now understands as he had the tangible experience he needed. It doesn't make it easier, but a little understanding goes a long way.

Okay, that's all for now.

Let's review:

Mom's off chemo, it was her choice.
Jacob got to see her.
All her kids were together on Easter Sunday.

Oh yeah, we moved back to Spokane yesterday. We are here at home, right where she wanted to be.

I can't give you a when, but it could be very soon, or a few months. Nobody but her Father in Heaven knows, thank goodness we know where she is going next.

Just know, we never gave up the fight, but you just can't win 'em all.

Thank you for your help and your prayers. We still need them. This is hard, but it is an honor to take care of this beautiful and amazing woman.