If you sat by someone's hospice bedside....

Did you talk about an afterlife, Heaven or where they're going?

I have not brought it up even though my dad is religious. Anytime we have brought up the cancer that's afflicting him he's gotten irritated. But, I want to say somehow to him while he's alive that he'll always be here . That he's not truly leaving. But I don't want to cause anxiety either.

I've talked memories, his positive times, and that we love him, so he's had calming moments . But I'm not sure if it's ok to bring up how he'll not be fully going , to us. I did say we will always be with each other, the other day. Perhaps I can say that again..?

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Rickichickie · 61-69, F

I sat by my father in law's and my mother in law's bedside and it was always different. My father in law just was calmly waiting for the inevitable and he said thanks to us. I held his hand and so did his sons and sis in law. My mother in law was anxious and because she was religious I said that she soon will be in heaven snd that we meet there again, that calmed her down. Sometimes it's best to just be there and show love by holding the hand of the loved one calmly.
I wish you strength in this difficult time.

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@Rickichickie Thank you for sharing and your words🌟