Dear Friends, It wasn't until I received several kind notes in response to my story of my neighbor, Jean, that I realized I had sent a letter intended for friends in Australia but sent it to the WORLD - that means all of you on this listserve. I went back to see what might have happened - I have an email address fro Isobel Bishop that goes via Collegues ...wedgebalde .... Anyway, I appreciate the responses ... I know that more and more as we age, we will all have more opportunities to care for loved ones as they make the final earthly transition. This afternoon as I sat with Jean, the hospice social worker Megan, came for a visit. My memories with Fred came flooding back as he took his last breath as Megan was the hospice social worker when Fred moved into hospice care. It was good memories. The care he received was great! Be well, take care of each other, With love, Nancy