3 mysterious things that happen at the end of life

[LauraRitch]

My Daddy had the stare over my Mama’s shoulder and she wanted him to be looking at her so much. The Hospice nurse who was in the room with us put her arm around my Mama and said “Maybe he’s seeing loved ones who have come to help him go to heaven.” That was the best thing she could have said because at that point Mama told Daddy he could go with them and he died.

[BarbaraVuckovic]

My grandma died of cancer... She was in coma and she wouldn't pass away while we were holding her hands. Doctors said "Many people wont let go until their loved ones are holding onto them, you have to leave the room and let her pass away in peace.". The moment we left the room, the line went flat... Writing this made me cry... I love you still grandma, very, very much...

[louisem.]

My mother-in-law was nearing the end of her battle with cancer. We contacted my brother-in-law and told him it was time to fly in from California. The night we picked him up from the airport we decided to have dinner and then head home … the plan was to see mom in the morning. However one of our aunts said, “Don’t wait, go tonight.” We did and we were greeted with an absolute miracle. Mom was sitting up in her hospital bed and was so happy to see us. She hadn’t been lucid in more than two weeks, except for very brief moments. That night she spoke with us for more than two hours. She got to spend precious moments with both her sons. It was the last time she ever spoke or was present again. It was our Christmas miracle … on Dec 31st she quietly passed away in the early hours of the morning.

[gtanner]

My mom was at the end of her cancer, not even waking any more. She had told everybody that she knew I would he there when she needed me, but she was worried about how I would take losing her. After 3 nights of no longer waking, of pain that was visible in her sleep, I leaned down to her ear and said, "Mom, I'm going to miss you a lot, but if you're ready go. I'll be ok."

I had only walked as far as the foot of her bed when she drew her last breath. She had been holding out for me. 😭

[lolawolfe]

All these things! With my mom and dad. They both died after I told them it was okay to go be with God. My mom also looked straight at me and I saw her! She said she saw my brother who had already died. I feel humbly blessed and so much gratitude.

[gillianstewart]

I was reading from the Bible just moments before my father, a believing Christian died. He had been unconscious for a couple of days but I knew he could hear me. Seconds before he died, he opened his eyes leaned forward as though getting up, stared upwards and grasped my hand with unbelievable strength (he'd had a stroke) then fell backwards onto the bed. It was the most incredible experience of my life and gave me joy to know he was no longer suffering but with his precious Lord and saviour, Jesus Christ.

[HugsXO]

I live in San Diego however my parents moved to Massachusetts to be with my grandfather. My Dad had been I'll and was in ICU. I was only able to get a flight with 3 connections and at every layover I would call the ICU and let my dad know I was coming. I finally arrived and for some reason the ICU had moved my dad to the nurses desk. As soon as I walked in and saw my dad I gave him a kiss and he passed away right then and there. I love and miss you dad.

[marjorienichols]

My dad waited till I got home to die. It took me several hours, through an ice storm to get there. I remember so shocked that I was so important to him. 😢 Many tears.

[makhaniarcane]

My mom waited, I was the last kid out of six who hadn’t seen her yet because I lived out of town I spoke to her the day before and she told me I need to make it down there, but she passed as I was getting on the bus… I woke up 3 o’clock in the morning to my mom‘s voice calling my name and something standing over me… I was completely calm. I felt her.

[juliebloom]

My son fought Cancer for 17 years. Was diagnosed when he was 3 years old. After numerous radiation treatments and 3 brain surgeries, he gave up his fight the day after my daughter had given birth to my grandson. (Whom is named after my son.) Rest in piece baby. I miss you every minute of every day…. And I respect you so very much. You gave it all you could. Strongest person I have ever met. 🌹

[awesomelife]

My mother woke up one morning after being sick for several months, and let my sister know that, “Today’s the day.” She was calm about it and even gave me a chance to go home to see her and say goodbye. Towards evening, she passed away peacefully.

[lindasharp]

When my Dad died, he entered the hospital on a Saturday, by Sunday the doc said to get family together and say your goodbyes because he's refusing the ventilator. Monday after dinner, all of a sudden I felt like something was propelling me to just go to the hospital. I walked into his room and I found him deceased even before nursing staff discovered him. I was the one who closed his eyes for him. We always shared a special bond and I truly believe his spirit reached our to me just before he passed.

[kristenkurbiec]

Once my mom started to become less alert, sleeping a lot and her intake was very low, I would sometimes watch her sit up (which was kind of scary because we all thought she was beyond sitting up ever again). She wasn't acknowledging us, she was giving a hard and joyful stare to someone or something and she would go into a hugging motion. It made me smile. I asked who she was hugging and she couldn't hear me. She was somewhere else. It was calming. She also mimicked eating motions, as if she was having a bite with a friend. Again, no sounds, no words, just eyes opened, pleasant smile on her face and the motions. Shortly after witnessing this, she went into her deep sleep. I was with her everyday. The moment I left to shower and nap (it was a sleepless time for us), she crossed over. What an experience. ❤️

[stephaniesmith]

You’re so spot on. I have studied so much of this after my father passed because I couldn’t cope-I now believe there is a better place where we will in-fact be with our loved ones again.

[cynthiawilliams]

Love the stories in here. My dad searched for me for 20 years and passed right after we had our first phone conversation about how we both looked for each other. Also that we loved each other.

[jennywebb]

My grandfather died twelve hours after I told him “Congratulations! You made it to 99!” He really wanted to make it to 99, because his uncle lived until 98. (He wanted to live the longest!) I am convinced he felt relief and decided to let go.

[robind]

My Dad passed in January. That day he had tried to get out of bed saying he needed to follow that man up the hill. He also waited until everyone had left and it was just he and I. Once we were alone, he passed about 15 minutes later. I felt his last heartbeat.

[mariavictor]

I saw my dad reaching. It was so energetic and it scared me. He was also looking upwards as well. Wish you all comfort.🙏💕

[colesuqs]

When I worked hospice it always blew my mind how they would wait for their children to step away to pass, like they didn't want their kids ( or loved ones, but fascinatingly not spouses) to see it, like they had control over it! So many times their children would be upset like No I shouldn't have left, she died alone, and I would hug them and try to explain that that was their last gift to you! They didn't want their death to be the way you remembered their life!

[juliayoung]

I can't thank you enough for what you do! Being a hospice nurse is a very difficult job 🙏😇❤️