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Jean B.[_1_]

(no spam) wrote:
> Carol's message in the blog:
>
> Gone
> Bob died in his sleep this afternoon. It was as peaceful as anyone could
> have wished: I was sitting beside him, and he breathed in, and out, and
> didn't breathe in again. He had been unconscious since yesterday evening and
> showed no signs of distress at any point.
>
> This morning, I read him his latest messages and talked to him, and stroked
> his hand. I doubt he heard or felt any of it, but if part of his brain was
> still on duty, all he heard during his last hours were the voices of his
> family and all he felt were the touches of warm blankets and loving hands.
>
> It was everything I could have asked for, except to have him back. Gone
> Bob died in his sleep this afternoon. It was as peaceful as anyone could
> have wished: I was sitting beside him, and he breathed in, and out, and
> didn't breathe in again. He had been unconscious since yesterday evening and
> showed no signs of distress at any point.
>
> This morning, I read him his latest messages and talked to him, and stroked
> his hand. I doubt he heard or felt any of it, but if part of his brain was
> still on duty, all he heard during his last hours were the voices of his
> family and all he felt were the touches of warm blankets and loving hands.
>
> It was everything I could have asked for, except to have him back.
>
>
How sad! But there comes a time when death is all that can be
hoped for. I am glad his end was without suffering. RIP, Bob.
--
Jean B.