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jwirr

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17. Sorry to hear about your dad. Hospice is one of the best organizations we have in this country and

Thu Dec 25, 2014, 12:38 AM

Dec 2014

when my brother was there it was so comforting to know that the care was actually helping him to rest comfortably and relatively pain free. A pastor who was a regular visitor encouraged us to talk to him and even sing to him because they can often hear what we are saying. The staff agreed and they gave us a lot of time with him to do just that.

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We put my foster dad in hospice care this afternoon [View all] gopiscrap Dec 2014 OP

I am so sorry. riverbendviewgal Dec 2014 #1

I am so sorry. I hope he does too! peace13 Dec 2014 #2

I've had two relatives in hospice in recent years. JEFF9K Dec 2014 #3

If he does, you know he will be as comfortable as possible Warpy Dec 2014 #4

Thanks good to know! gopiscrap Dec 2014 #6

All the VERY best wishes to you and yours Bigmack Dec 2014 #5

best wishes to you and your dad Liberal_in_LA Dec 2014 #7

I'm so sorry to hear this sharp_stick Dec 2014 #8

I'm so very sorry. ColesCountyDem Dec 2014 #9

My mom went into hospice care last month project_bluebook Dec 2014 #10

My heart is with you gopiscrap. sheshe2 Dec 2014 #11

I'm so sorry to hear that and for all the DUers who have lost loved ones BrotherIvan Dec 2014 #12

very hard but very good decision oldandhappy Dec 2014 #13

I am so sorry blondie58 Dec 2014 #14

I am so very sorry, and I wish you peace. nt msanthrope Dec 2014 #15

So sorry to hear this. When I put 840high Dec 2014 #16

Sorry to hear about your dad. Hospice is one of the best organizations we have in this country and jwirr Dec 2014 #17