I am sitting here in tears. What a special soul -- I am so glad you found each other. The journey was quite a trip Your care gave her more years than she would have had without you, and in leaving, somehow it doesn't surprise me that she went her way -- quick. Although a shock, most likely it is a blessing. Her story should be told every now and then -- it keeps us humble and gives us hope, reminds us we don't have much to complain about, and one can find joy in simply living and looking around.
Sending my sympathy