Thanks. That's one of the sucky things about getting older - losing people you love. However, I'm thankful for the 59 years I did have him.
Most likely, she has been removed to a rehabilitation floor, even if it's just for evaluation to see how much potential she might have. Since she's under 18, I am aware of at least one LTC for children in the St. Louis area and they might send her there; I know someone whose child lives there. This youngster is on a ventilator and has been since birth, and her mother is in an unstable situation of her own, especially after the child's father died, so really, this is the best place for her. (I don't know if they were married, but they were together when he died suddenly.)
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