What do you think was the most challenging aspect of this experience (of being with your dying loved one) for your children?  

“Watching Dad gradually deteriorate and lose abilities that once allowed him his independence was very challenging. Knowing that I’d have to live the rest of my life without his laugh, affection, loving words and gentle smile was also hard to come to terms with.”
~ LAURA

“I wish I had helped the Hospice Nurse who came immediately when John died in her task of bathing him.”
~ SHARON

“I wish I had more time to sit with his body after he passed away. Somehow it was difficult for me to detach from his physical body, even though I knew he was no longer there spiritually.”
~LAURA

Melanie Hack
Author of Who Killed My Sister, My friend
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