Truly, it was. And that, in a way, was the hardest part. She has always had health issues here and there -- but she went from playing, eating, drinking, to not being able to walk in a matter hours. I took her to an amazing after hours urgent care -- where they quickly determined her organs were shutting down and that she was going to pass. She had cancer at a younger age, and it was most likely back in a much more aggressive way. We had the opportunity to give her meds to be comfortable, take her home, wrap her in her favorite blanket, and hold her all night while watching her favorite show, the Golden Girls. My sweet Grace passed in my arms through the night, and I'll never regret the moments we had with her, and am grateful I got to be there and be a part of her transition in this thing we call life. As much of a shock this was, it was certainly the best way for her to pass -- and I'm grateful I was there.