My mother-in-law passed away this week.
By Pose123
@Pose123 (21635)
Canada
July 8, 2011 8:33pm CST
Have you ever sat with someone that you knew was dying? Last Saturday night my wife and I together with one of her sisters sat at her mothers bedside expecting every breath to be her last. She actually passed on on Sunday after I had left, but my wife was still with her. I've noticed that at such times there appears to be a very thin veil between the material and the spiritual worlds, something that one can sense, especially when they are there alone. I have been with my two older brothers during their last hours and I was alone with one of them when he made his transition. There doesn't appear to be any fear, just a joining of the two worlds, if only for a moment. I felt each time the presence of loved ones who had passed on and were now waiting to welcome them. Who agrees?
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@nordqvist11 (118)
• Mexico
9 Jul 11
I am really sorry about what happened to her man I hope that you feel better soon. It happens to all of us eventually though and we have to bare that in mind that one day it will be us that will be talked about. There is a transition they go through I'm sure however it is more of a mental transition. They are getting used to the idea of dying and accepting it.
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@sweetbabyjane (1929)
• United States
23 Jul 11
I am very sorry to hear about your mother in law's passing. I was with my grandmother when she passed in 1984. There was about about 6 people in the room. She was at her home. At the time of her passing the window was open and when she passed the curtains moved as if something went out the window. Only myself and my cousin saw this. Then there was stillness. Also, my daughter works for hospice. There was a lady that passed and her last words were that she was so happy that (called her 2 year old grandaughter's name that had passed about 10 years before) she had come to meet her because now the child wouldn't be alone. I hope you and your wife are doing well.
@sudiptacallingu (10879)
• India
11 Jul 11
Don’t know whether to agree or not coz I’ve never had the opportunity to be with a dying person till the last breath. As of now, the only near and dear ones to die are my grandparents of both side and I was but a child in all the four cases, so no question of my sitting at the bed-side…BUT, I’ve heard from the old and wise that yes, people on their deathbed do get to see the departed people, its as if the departed souls are calling out, calming their minds, assuaging their fear, making them feel comfortable and wanted…something like smoothing the passage for the moribund person. And YES, there’s something to be felt in the room too…
Condolences to you and your wife on your bereavement
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@emilyn1997 (171)
• United States
9 Jul 11
I was with my grandmother when she past away. I agree with you there is this peaceful feeling. It is like they are so relieved to go. My brother - in - law was with my sister when she past and he said the same thing.
Have a Blessed Day
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@fenshu (56)
• Indonesia
9 Jul 11
really sorry for you. i just can imagine how your feeling know. i'm so scare to lost someone that i really care.
1 year ago i just lost my auntie. this auntie was very kind to me. really miss her. miss her smile,laugh and the care that she give me.
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@sanjay91422 (2725)
• India
9 Jul 11
I am sorry, I think it is the time when person get emotional and can't stop many thoughts coming to their mind. If the age permits then it is normal to pass from this world for any living being on this earth.
Just pray for their soul to live in peace. Have a nice day ahead.
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@thatgirl13 (7294)
• South Korea
9 Jul 11
I'm sorry for the loss you faced. I hope god gives you and your family enough strength to overcome your loss 
No I have never been with someone who was about to breath their last. I think that moment would be very scary as I would be looking at the person who I love about to go away from me. I would never want to be in that situation 
No I have never been with someone who was about to breath their last. I think that moment would be very scary as I would be looking at the person who I love about to go away from me. I would never want to be in that situation 1 person likes this
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
11 Jul 11
Hi thatgirl, Thank you for your condolences and there are many who feel as you do. There is nothing to fear however, just a peacefulness. I believe that most people like to feel the human touch as they make their transition from one world to another. Blessings.
