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End of Life Issues

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,879 posts)

1. Remember that death comes for all of us.

Reply to Hoppy (Original post)

Sat Apr 30, 2016, 07:09 PM

Apr 2016

And by signing her hospice papers, you are allowing nature to take its course. She will die with or without hospice, but with it, her passing will hopefully be easier for her.

Be gentle with yourself.

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Time to say goodbye to my mother. [View all] Hoppy Apr 2016 OP

Remember that death comes for all of us. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2016 #1

That was so beautifully said, Peggy. CurtEastPoint Apr 2016 #2

Aw, thank you, my dear CurtEastPoint... CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2016 #3

You're doing the best for your mother....really. snappyturtle Apr 2016 #4

Sorry to hear that Tab May 2016 #5

Thanks, guys for the responses. Hoppy May 2016 #6

Peggy is the best, to be sure Tab May 2016 #7