I do appreciate the prayers. Since being with my own mom at her death three years ago - my own perspective has changed so very much and I appreciate the approach that hospice takes. I can certainly say that my mother's death was very peaceful and beautiful - welcome. I was alone with her - head on her pillow and talking into her ear, telling her that we would all miss her, but that I was there to help her die and would stay with her.

The family of my FIL is very divided and not at all calm. This is where the prayer will be needed. The daughter who is closest needs peace and calm in order to help her dad die. I talked quite awhile with her yesterday. Hospice will also help I know. This same hospice and staff was also present when Dennis's mother died - about the same time as my own mom. They know the family. Death needs to be dignified and calm - not to be feared. It is such a natural process and can be so very peaceful and wonderful when a person is old and sick - ready to leave - as is Dennis's father.

Thank you all very much!