One of the Most Important Things You Can Do on This Earth

When my 87-year-old mother was dying in my arms, after years of Parkinson’s disease stole her mobility and health, I found myself saying three words softly by her ear. “I’ve got you.” I repeated these three words over and over, as her breathing slowed, and her beautiful soul finally fled the contorted little body she left behind. I knew that hearing is often the last of the senses to go. I wanted her to know that she was not alone. End of life may be a solo journey, but who wants to board the celestial train without someone to hug you and wave goodbye? A loving sendoff is better than a lonely departure. Of course, there were other times when I comforted the dying. On my father’s last day, I held an ice chip to his parched lips and reminisced about family memories, pets long gone, and gratitude for all he’d given our family and me. <a href="https://medium.com/personal-growth/one-of-the-most-important-things-you-can-do-on-this-earth-58815b99ed4c">Read More</a>