Woke up to very sad news

I woke up to very sad news this morning.  There was a text from my mom that the woman I wrote about passed away this morning.  The news earlier this week had been positive, and I really, really thought she was going to beat this.  I knew it could take months, but I really thought she was going to be one of those that came through it.  I knew before I went to bed last night that things had taken a turn, but still I wasn't prepared for the text that came this morning.  My heart is broken for her family.  I can't help but think of her mother.  She is one of the most positive and upbeat people I've ever known, and I can't imagine how she is feeling.  It is such a sad, sad day.