I know there is nothing anyone can say to lessen the pain. It is wonderful of you to care for her, and I know you'll always be grateful for these last moments with her.

My grandmother, who was like a second mother to me, died in 2002 after battling cancer. It pains me to this day that she never met my daughter, her first great-grandchild, and that my little girl will never meet the woman she was named after.

Take many pictures, record some videos of your mom interacting with your daughter, have your mom write her a letter, if she feels up to it. Those are all things your daughter will treasure someday.

Shortly before my grandmother's death, I recorded an audio interview with her, where I asked her questions about her life, her fondest memories, etc. I still haven't screwed up the courage to listen to it, but I'm grateful it's there, and that someday, my daughter will get to listen to her Abuelita Concha's voice.

I'm so very sorry.