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Holy Event

Share Your Story: Deathbed Stories - End of Life Transitions

From Judy

What My Relationship Was to the Person Who Died

I was a hospice volunteer with my first patient who made the transition.

My Experience Being Present During the Transition

I had never sat with a dying person before, and I was asked to sit with an elderly man who was all alone. I arrived at the hospital at 9:30 in the morning and the gentleman was lying in the bed, breathing slightly, and not aware of my presence. I held his hand and talked to him quietly, letting him know that he was not alone. At 9:57 A.M. he took his last breath. The holy event was peaceful, I was honored to be with him at the time of death, and I will never forget it.

What I'd Do Differently

  • I would not do anything differently.

Did the person do or say anything that surprised you?

No

Did you sense angels or another spirit near?

I don't know if this came from him, or an angel, but when he passed over, I heard these words ... "none of this really matters."

Additional Comments

Hospice volunteer shares being at the bedside of a dying man.

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