Debbie Herlevic, RN (center)
MSCC
Category: Guide


Even though when we die we are going to see the face of God, I believe that the transition should be made with the support of others. I recently had an elderly gentleman that was making that journey. Even though he had a family, they were not able to stay at the hospital all the time. When he started to decline, I called the family and they said that they would come, but were slow in returning to the hospital. When I realized the family would not make it in time, I went into his room, held his hand and prayed with him. The family arrived soon after the patient passed away, but I was able to comfort them with the thought that he had not died alone. His death was very peaceful and the family was grateful.