Some days are better than others, but generally Helen is upbeat. We might
imagine ourselves sliding in sideways to the finish, or at least kicking and
screaming on the way out, but in reality, we often meet the end with calm
resignation, even a sense of relief that it has finally arrived. Helen
appears to have been prepared for this event for years, and is just ready
for it to be over. Remember the scene in Little Big Man where the old
Indian climbs to the top of the mountain, declares it to be a good day to
die, lies down on his back to wait, and wait, and wait? Then it starts to
rain. He finally has to get up and walk back to camp. Sometimes it doesn't
happen quite as we would plan, or when we're ready.
We don't know how much longer Helen has, but she is in a nice facility, well
cared for, and well medicated. She will be reasonably comfortable while she
waits.
