watching someone die

[geonagual]

at this very moment I am watching someone die. He has stopped eating, drinking and has been prepared for death. He is not responding anymore and it is only a matter of time. At this point, I wonder what he is thinking. Is he in a happy place in his sub conscious mind or is his mind blank. I occasionally go into his room and give him some soothing words or ask if he needs anything or if he is hungry. No response, but I will keep trying until he takes his last breath. This will probably be in the next few days, I imagine, unless something drastically changes. BTW, he is 93 years old.

geonagual Reviewed by geonagual on 06-01-2006. watching someone die at this very moment I am watching someone die. He has stopped eating, drinking and has been prepared for death. He is not responding anymore and it is only a matter of time. At this point, I wonder what he is thinking. Is he in a happy place in his sub conscious mind or is his mind blank. I occasionally go into his room and give him some soothing words or ask if he needs anything or if he is hungry. No response, but I will keep trying until he takes his last breath. This will probably be in the Rating: 5

[benagain]

That's the most depressing thing I've heard all day. Nothing I can really say to make it better, but 'hang in there' I guess would be something.

[friendowl]

when i was younger a friends dad was dying at home
my homie calls me up crying and says "my dad's dying come now"
so i smoked a bong hit real quick and went a couple of houses down
i didnt feel high but when i stepped in the house everyone was crying
and saying there goodbye's.he was in a hospital bed in an empty room
with a bright light above him.when the smell of my weed that i just smoked
hit the crowd everyone was giving me dirty looks except the henry[friends dad].he was looking right at me with a look that i took as he wanted to smoke

maybe you should puff with the 93 year old guy

[MaryJaneintheCloset]

Geo, I'm so sorry for your impending loss... Being with someone as they take their last breaths can be a beautiful experience, as well as extremely sad. Keep doing what you're doing, soothing words, etc., and tell him he can go now. Sometimes the dying need permission to leave this world... Hang in there.

[Mnoutdoorz]

I'm so sorry to hear that stay strong. He seems very prepared so I'd imagine his mind is at peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

[geonagual]

If that were an option I would
but it is not
he has all the comfort care medications he needs (morphine)
which I havent even given to him
cause I think his brain is past the pain of his impending death
I just wish he would drink some water

Hey Friendowl, you all set for Saturday? We will be on the 1st tram up at 8 am. We should be at the peak somewhere around noon.

[wholapola]

As a hospital worker, I see it a lot. For me, kids are by far the hardest to accept. I wish you well.

[geonagual]

Geo, I'm so sorry for your impending loss... Being with someone as they take their last breaths can be a beautiful experience, as well as extremely sad. Keep doing what you're doing, soothing words, etc., and tell him he can go now. Sometimes the dying need permission to leave this world... Hang in there.

That is the same thing the hospice people were saying. Just let them know everything is taken care of and let it go. He is not family to me, but I have gotten very close to him over the past few months. I have been with him 12 hours a day, 5 days a week. He took a turn for the worse a week ago and got worse everyday.

[geonagual]

But personally,
although it is sad to see someone die
it is also enlightening

I have always said and will continue to say it till the day I die

"everyone has to die"

and that is the truth ruth

[HazardousToking]

I feel where you comin from, I stayed by my grandpas death bed for the last 2 days he was alive. Its a very surreal experience and for awhile I felt like I had eaten some mushrooms because similiar thoughts starting popping in my head. Its an experience that isnt a fun one but its one that happens for a reason I believe. He was unconscious the last 2 days I was there, all you can do is just stick by their side and keep them what would seem comfortable. Even though he was unconscious I could tell ALOT was going on by his facial expressions. I was talking to the preacher and he said that he believes sometimes people hold on as long as they can because they subconsciously need to see someone for closure. The only person who hadnt visited him was my uncle and about an hour after he made it up heere from cali, my grandpa passed on.

Its rough but ya get through it and are better for it. Holdin my newborn nephew while sitting next to someone who was almost dead was one of the most unique experiences ive had.


Hang in there man, life is just showing you its natural process....