SAT . “She May Only Have Hours Left” — A Family Keeps Vigil as a Mother Says Her Final Goodbye

There are moments when words feel painfully small.

Tonight is one of those moments for Albert Delagarza and his children.

Albert reached out with an update no husband ever wants to write — a message heavy with love, grief, and the quiet reality that time is running out.

“They said any day now she could pass. She is tired of suffering and ready to go. She told me she loves me and to stay strong for all our kids. Thank you for all your help during this very difficult time. It’s heartbreaking watching the woman I love leave.”

This is Natalie Delagarza, known to many as “Lollie” — a South Texas mother and wife whose battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer has been followed by thousands who have prayed for her, hoped for her, and held her family close in their hearts.

Two months ago, a photo was shared of Albert holding Natalie tightly, knowing time was slipping through their fingers. Since then, the prayers and messages from strangers became lifelines — carrying them through moments they never imagined they could survive.

Now, they have reached the part no family is ever ready for.

Natalie has been fighting since 2018.
Years of strength.
Years of hope.
Years of refusing to surrender — even when the odds were relentlessly cruel.

Albert and Natalie share 12 children, and yesterday, every one of them gathered at her bedside to say goodbye. A moment no parent ever wants their children to face. A moment no family can prepare for.

Albert says the waiting is unbearable. The silence between breaths feels endless. Time stretches painfully, suspended between love and loss.

This is the part no one talks about — loving someone so deeply and realizing there is nothing left to do but sit beside them… and wait.

If you can, please pray for peace over Natalie.
For comfort over Albert.
For strength for their children as they prepare for a goodbye that feels impossible.

And if you are able to help this family as they face what comes next, their GoFundMe remains available.

Tonight, a family holds hands.
A mother rests.
And love fills the quiet space between each breath. 💔