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  • Appaloosa
    +7

    I held the hand of my wife's sister as she died. We all watched the monitor as her heartbeat slowed down. We were all together and I suppose this is the most amazing thing I ever saw.

    • Boudicca
      +4

      That gave me goosebumps. That would have to be the most intimate humans could be, standing vigil as a loved one crosses the threshold

      • OldTallGuy
        +4

        I was with both of my parents as they checked out, it's not for the feint of heart.

        • Boudicca
          +4

          No, and not something for everyone to be able to do I would think.