Just got a call from my mom that the grandmonster is now having troube breathing.  It seems to be settling in her lungs.  She said I should arrange to come down soon.  I really believe that we are entering the final innings and that the grandmonster is not long left for this earth.

I think even though everyone knows death is part of the life cycle, no one is really ever ready for it - especially those who remain.  Cruel pain in the ass that she is, I still find it strange and upsetting that she will not be here soon.