This is a very difficult holiday season for the family of former Teen Mom star Mackenzie McKee.
McKee's mother, Angie Douthit, has been battling cancer for several years, and last week, she made the difficult decision to end her treatment and enter hospice care.
As Mackenzie and her loved ones brace for the inevitable, it seems they've decided to focus on enjoying the time they have left with Angie.
Mackenzie has been open about this painful process from the start, and she's still keeping her loyal fanbase updated as she prepares for the loss of a women she's described as her best friend.
Take a look:
1. Bracing For Goodbye
The end is near for Mackenzie McKee's beloved mother, Angie Douthit. Last week, Angie ended her cancer treatments and entered hospice care.
2. A Heartbreaking Update
Mackenzie posted this photo of her mother in hospice care. By Angie's side, as usual, is her loving husband, Brad Douthit.
3. A Loving Tribute
The photo was one of several that Angie posted on Instagram in honor of her parents and their marriage.
4. Her Lobster
“Her lobster [lobster emoji], his princess [princess emoji],” Mackenzie captioned the photos.
5. A Lifelong Romance
"Daddy, you are such a wonderful man. Thank you for loving her so fiercely since you were a young boy,” McKee added.
6. A Touching Reference
Fans of the popular '90s sitcom Friends will recognize Mackenzie's "lobster" reference from the episode in which Phoebe gushed that the sea creatures mate for life.