08/30/09: Tonight I write as I am sitting up in a bed near mama's, watching over her. Sleep will not come easily tonight for either of us. She is increasingly restless and it seems the last hour or so she has not been able to settle in. She is less and less responsive each day. Sadness fills our hearts as she moves away from us and we light up at each slightest recognition or reaction she offers us. She was able to hear the prayers of her great grandchildren tonight. We coordinated the time and used speaker phones as the triplets said their prayers. They said they loved their "gigi" and "prayers for gigi" as mama listened without response except a single tear that rolled down her cheek. Although she doesn't respond much of the time she hears us. We continue to let her know how much she is loved, not only by us but by God, try to make her comfortable, let her know we are ok, not to worry and that she is safe. Again, thank you to all who continue to pray and offer compassion.