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The world may change from year to year; And friends from day to day; But never will the one I loved; From memory pass away. Melanie Hack Author of Who Killed My Sister, My friend Read an excerpt now TV Shows and Clips about the Death of Cindy James
Posted at: February 13th, 2010 - 8:58 am - Number of Comments » 0
His weary hours and days of pain; His troubled nights are past; And in our aching hearts we know; He’s found sweet peace at last. Melanie Hack Author of Who Killed My Sister, My friend Read an excerpt now TV Shows and Clips about the Death of Cindy James
Posted at: February 12th, 2010 - 7:31 am - Number of Comments » 0
In my last Blog post I talked about the changes in a person’s body when the dying process has started. As the body shuts down completely there will be signs that death has occurred: — The lack of pulse and breathing, — The release of bowel and bladder (although this doesn’t always happen if they […]
Posted at: February 11th, 2010 - 8:04 am - Number of Comments » 0
There will be several changes in a person’s body when the dying process has started: They might not want anything to eat or drink. (This is completely normal—their body doesn’t need any nutrition at this time.) If they refuse to eat or drink they might like to have their mouth moistened—there are swabs available to […]
Posted at: February 10th, 2010 - 6:44 am - Number of Comments » 0
The one who is dying wants to know they’re not alone. It’s up to you to tell them in as many ways as you can. (Even a loved one who is deteriorating may not know what is happening.) Companionship matters more than what you do. Help the person create a way to be remembered—perhaps by […]
Posted at: February 8th, 2010 - 9:08 pm - Number of Comments » 0
If I should die and leave you here a while, Be not like others, sore undone, who keep Long vigils by the silent dust, and weep. For my sake – turn again to life and smile, Nerving thy heart and trembling hand to do Something to comfort other hearts than thine. Complete those unfinished tasks […]
Posted at: February 7th, 2010 - 8:30 pm - Number of Comments » 0
Treat your beloved with dignity and grace to the end. Melanie Hack Author of Who Killed My Sister, My friend Read an excerpt now TV Shows and Clips about the Death of Cindy James
Posted at: February 6th, 2010 - 9:17 am - Number of Comments » 0