In an official statement from the office of President George H.W. Bush,  the former first family has revealed that Barbara Bush has decided not to seek additional medical care after a series of hospitalizations for a life threatening illness.

Mrs. Bush is ninety-two and served as First Lady from 1989 – 1993. Former President George H.W. Bush is also in frail health, suffering from a disease similar to Parkinson’s that leaves him confined to a wheelchair. Both were hospitalized shortly before President Trump’s inauguration and unable to attend.

Prayers to the Bush family during this difficult time for their family.