My Husband Just Died:I too Was My Own Death Panel [View all]

[dynasaw]

As with Bennyboy, we brought my husband home for home hospice care. We removed his drip, and he was sustained on meds that kept him comfortable and free from pain. He had laid out an advance directive and we observed his wishes that no heroic efforts were to be made. He died in the heart of our home surrounded by the children and grandchildren who adored him in peace and free of the illness that had ravaged his body.

As his wife, I am grateful and honored to have helped his release into the great silence.