Wow sorry we haven't been on to see this K. We are saddened by your loss. But at least you are looking at it in a good way. She has no pain anymore and it is a blessing.
I kind of know how you feel because my grandfather passed away the same way and it is the "long goodbye". We are thinking about you!
As for what Steve said . . . It's true! Once he says you are family YOU ARE FAMILY!
(It's a good thing!) Hey does that mean we are now related?