Joey Feek, one half of the husband and wife country duo Joey & Rory, has entered into hospice care.
The 40-year old artist revealed in June 2014 that she had been diagnosed with cervical cancer, and followed that up last month with the news that she was no longer undergoing treatment.
On Monday, husband Rory Feek updated his blog to tell fans that Joe was rushed to the hospital at 4 a.m. last Friday due to pain that “had become too much to bear," adding:
"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.
"Not the answer we hoped for … but the answer He has given use."
Rory went on to say that his wife is spending as much time as possible with the couple’s 20-month old daughter, Indiana.
"The last couple of mornings, I’ve brought Indiana up here to spend time with her mama," he wrote. "Both of their eyes light up the moment they see each other. It’s been beautiful."
Joey has also been recording her voice onto storybooks gifted to her by fans so that she her daughter can continue to hear her voice, even after she’s passed away.
A hospice bed was schedule to be delivered to the family’s home this week, enabling Feek to live out the remainder of her days there.
"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," wrote Feek.
"Joey is at peace with where she is and where she’s going. So am I."
