Laura’s 9pm Thursday update

It’s been a dramatic day on the inlet, starting with Liza’s raspy, shallow breathing. Around the same time that I spotted two manatees passing near the dock, Hospice arrived. Liza’s oxygen saturations had dropped below 80. It was determined to increase the frequency and dosage of her meds. My friend, Charlotte generously took over the role of chief pharmacist and Liza’s breathing calmed. My college friends rolled in just in time to see dolphins and a snacking sea turtle. Later, new Burke family members blew in with an afternoon thunderstorm. They flooded Liza with love as Charlotte and Jack kept Liza peaceful. Eventually the party moved next door to watch the NFL draft before several of us now watch another Liza favorite, Interstellar, a movie about time travel and a search for a new planet in order to save humanity.
As we pray for Liza tonight, a quote from the movie (also a poem) that seems to reflect Liza’s enduring spirit: “Do not go gentle into that good night.”
Peace to you, Liza, my love!
❤️🐬🚀 🙏💗