babbles

I have been away from the board for awhile. My sister has been home for about 2 months now and there had been little change in her condition - until now.

We have now started hospice. At first my brother-in-law told me it was to help with the pain and that she could get off hospice if things got better. I think he was just trying to get me upset. On Friday I went to see her and he told me the truth. She is dying a little bit everyday. She will not be getting out of hospice. The hospice team did their evaluation and said she will be gone in less than six months. A change has come over her. She is actually more active. She wanted us to take her to see a movie on Sunday and we did. It is like she wants to do as much as she can before...(sob)

She called me today and asked me to be the 2nd person on the Durable Medical Power of Attorney. She wants to have a long talk with me this weekend. She also asked me to pick her up some note paper so she can start writing her goodbye letters. All I have done today is cry.

Can some one give me some advice on what I should say to her this weekend or just listen and let her tell me what she needs to hear. I have a feeling I will be back on this board more often over the next few months.

I thought I had accepted this but I DON'T WANT HER TO DIE!!! She is my best friend. She has always been there for me.

Thanks for letting me babble.