[RosieCotton]

Lil'freeper...it sounds like your father had a beautiful death - I know there is such a thing. My mother's passing was very peaceful, too. It was still the hardest thing I've ever endured, though. Even knowing I'll see her again doesn't make it simple to let go. The hardest thing for me was that because she was on pretty serious pain meds, Mom didn't have the visiting time you experienced. I still feel like I have so much to say to her - and most importantly, to ask her.

I could second everything you said about hospice. For us, it was in-home care, and the nurses were just wonderful.

[Lil'freeper]

I think writing his story is going to help me tremendously. He was such a rascal who was always up to his ears in mischief that it can't help but be uplifting.