Joey Feek, one half of US country duo Joey + Rory, has shared a heartbreaking photograph of her and her 21-month-old daughter as she prepares to face the final days of life.
40-year-old Joey underwent treatment after being diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2014, but stopped chemotherapy last month after it was deemed ineffective.
In a blog post, Joey’s husband Rory Feek updated fans with news the family had arranged a hospice for Joey and that they were planning to spend her final days “in peace” with their baby daughter, Indiana – who has Down Syndrome – and Rory’s daughters Heidi and Hope.
“At 4am on Friday morning we rushed Joey to the hospital. Her pain had become too much to bear,” Rory wrote.
“A few hours later the doctors told us that the pain was from the cancer tumors continuing to grow and become inflamed and we need to concentrate now on helping her be comfortable.”
Writing about the time Joey has spent with Indiana, Rory described their smiles and playtime.
“The last couple of mornings I’ve brought Indiana up here to spend time with her mama. Both of their eyes light up the moment they see each other. It’s been beautiful.”
Wanting to make sure Joey and Indiana have as much time as possible tighter, Rory wrote, “Hospice is arranged and a hospital bed will be delivered later this morning. We’ll have a play area on the carpet nearby – close enough for her to watch Indy play, and for Indy to turn and make sure her mama can see her. “
“Joey is at peace with where she is and where she’s going. So am I.”
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