3 Things You See In The Last 24 Hours Before Death Real Life Footage
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ก.ย. 2024
- This video dives into the things I have seen and what you might see and should be prepared for in the last 24 hours before death. Trigger Warning, this video depicts real life footage of actively dying for educational purposes.
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My brother died of cancer in 2022. It was a long, gradual decline over more than two years, and then a nosedive. One night he was picking out flooring for the house he was having built for his wife. The next day he was unconscious. Our mother arrived from out of town and started talking to him. He opened his eyes, looking clear and lucid. He turned and looked at her and said, “Hey!” He then closed his eyes and slipped back into unconsciousness. That was the last time he was conscious and the last word he ever spoke. He died in his sleep that night. It somehow seemed fitting that the first person he probably saw when he was born was also the last person he saw before he died. RIP, Richard. ❤
That last sentence is beautifully put.
My heart goes out to his mom. Beautiful to be there for his first breath. Crushing to have to witness the last. As a mother I pray I don't live to see any of my children die. 💔
I'm so sorry for your loss! They do respond to love & that's what he did.
How old was he?
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At this time, it can also help to tell your loved one that it's ok to let go. When my dad was at this point, I was talking to him and I told him it was OK to let go, that I had everything under control, I believe that although they are in that state, they can still hear us. 5 minutes after telling my dad it was ok to go, he took 2 HUGE, snoring breaths, and then he passed. Yes, it was very traumatizing. However, when I looked back upon that moment, I was very glad that I told my dad to let go.... we love you and what you do for our TH-cam community, Julie! ❤
So sorry 🥹 glad to know they are in peace now❤️
I told my dad the same thing. I told him he could let go. We were fine and Mom was waiting for him.
This is exactly what I told my dad too. He passed less than 5 minutes later. They definitely hear us, even though they are unresponsive. My condolences to you.
Yes, this is so important. Thank you for posting this. I’ve taken care of a few relatives with terminal illnesses, as well as residents in a senior assisted living center. I witnessed this with my own mom as she was dying. We gathered around, said our peace, and told her it was OK to go. She passed a few minutes later after struggling for a few days. I’ve seen the phenomenon multiple times since then. Death is physical but it’s of course also psychological. People do hold on for their loved ones and they sometimes need that “OK” to let go. They need to know you’ll be alright. I find this to be true especially of parents.
I said the same thing to my mother.
My mother died in my arms. Just me and her. It was the most precious, dare I say glorious moment of my life. I could feel my father's presence and told him that i loved him. Thank you Julie, for helping others have precious moments.
How wonderful that you and your mom had this experience!
Talk about a full circle life ⭕️ 🤲
That's so beautiful ❤️
It’s hard for some people to realize how precious that is. I was with my mom and holding her hand when she died. I’ve always said that it was the most precious and peaceful moment of my life.
That's beautiful...So precious for you and your Mum..💓💓💓💓...
My beautiful Mother went through the agonal breathing and it looked scary, but, after it was over I realized she was in labor birthing herself into her next life. Scary became a most important lesson. I KNOW she is safe, happy, and in a good place. ❤
That’s beautiful ❤
That’s a wonderful analogy! ❤
I have often likened the process of dying with that of giving birth. It is amazing how you have articulated the process. I thought I was the only one with this belief. Thank you
@@jennexxer what a wonderful way of thinking of dying as "labor and beautiful". Thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you for that. A great way to frame the experience.
My 89 y/o mother died in February and had none of those things in the last 24 hours. Her breathing was regular, she had no secretions. She was still taking sips of water (and brushed her teeth the night before!). She went to sleep at 9pm and slipped away at 6am.
Condolences ❤
Wish that everyone could just go to sleep and not wake up, but alas that is the exception. Glad that your loved one went so peacefully.
@@janety.1323 I'm pleased your mum went peacefully 💖
@@janety.1323 Right. Not everyone experiences the same signs before death. My condolences! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I hope I go quickly, I don't want a long drawn out thing.
When Dad was in hospice he didn’t want to die until I arrived from out of province. When I got to his bedside I told him I was here now and he could finally stop fighting and took his last breath. Miss you every day Dad ❤️
It helped me so much to watch your videos while my mother was going through this a few months ago. My mother had her eyes closed and she did not make that gurgling noise. It was quiet, calm and seeing her take that last breath and knowing she had just stepped into Heaven and was finally with her Lord and Savior was very special to me and brought me so much peace. Thanks for what you do, Julie❤
Julie I watched your videos after my dad was placed on hospice to understand what exactly was going to happen. He was home and went peacefully on the morning of Sept 12. With your videos I knew exactly what to expect and do. I hope you realize how special you and these videos are. He was only on hospice 2 and 1/2 weeks. Thank you from the bottom of my heart❤️❤️
My dad died on Sunday, the 15th. I came on to write the same thing you have written. Sending love and compassion to all who are grieving.
Mom passed from dementia on the 9th of September. A few days before, she became lucid and knew exactly who I am (her daughter)❤. This was a beautiful time I had to spend with mom and I will remember it forever ❤She went on hospice in June. I found you in June ❤ and I watched your videos everyday until she passed. Julie, thank you so much for guiding us through the process of death. Mom’s death was peaceful and we were not afraid of what we were going through with mom. Mom’s hospice care team was amazing with the care given. We held her hands and talked to her after she took her last breath. I knew she could hear us so we told her to fly high❤Thank you Julie for everything you do ❤ Mom is at peace now.
The world could use a lot more Julie's
Julie for President!
Amen🤗🤗🤗
This!!!
@@peternewhouse8827 God bless you friends
Things would have been better if she'd been around when my mother passed, we would have been informed on what was going on, with hospice
Julie is angel and all who work as Hospice Nurses! Thank you Julie
So thankful for the Julies of this world.🤗
I’m so grateful for your channel. Almost 2 yrs ago exactly the first time I had first hand experience with a loved one dying and on hospice. My uncle had stage 4 cancer. As soon as he got the diagnosis I knew he’d be passing soon. I should add he was 80 at the time. Anyway once it was coming close to his time to die his nurse at the nursing home called me saying she had noticed mottling. I had never heard that before. Anyway you’ve helped me understand the things I saw, heard and felt were all normal.
One thing I haven’t heard you talk on… is when my uncle was out of it he’d all of the sudden “wake up” surprised or shocked. I’d just rub his hand and tell him it’s ok. You’re ok. And he’d fall back to sleep. He didn’t seem like he was in pain at all. His nurses and hospice team were on it. Is this type of thing normal?
Also your videos are preparing me for when it’s my dad’s time to die. He’s 80 and there’s talk about hospice being an option soon. I don’t think he’s there just yet. But I feel like if I’m supposed to be with him when he passes these videos will be a comfort knowing these things are all ok and normal.
One of the hardest things I noticed after my uncle passed was realizing I still had to do life and be human. After leaving my uncle’s body to get picked up from the funeral home. My gas light came on. I was at the gas pump just thinking “is this real? Am I really pumping gas after leaving Uncle Tom?” Just crazy.
Sorry for the long comment. But thank you for your videos!
Thank you, Julie because of all your videos I was able to be the caretaker of my husband and he passed away on September 3, 2024 and everything that you just described the spot on but because of your older videos I was able to watch I knew what was happeningso thank you so much
Condolences 😢
@hmarie7069 My condolences to you.
I’m so sorry for your loss 😢 💐💐💐
So sorry for your loss of your husband. That day was my 47th anniversary
When my grandmother died last month from pancreatic cancer, we were all with her in her final moments. Even though I had seen some of your videos prior (just by chance), I still felt terrified watching her die in real time. Part of it was due to how quickly she had deteriorated, and another part was that I had never experienced anything like that before...and I sure as hell didn't enjoy the experience of watching my gramma die.
Her, my mom, and I were all very close, we even had a matching tattoo that we had gotten together for my 18th birthday. When I turned 12-13, my gramma and mom started taking me on back-to-school shopping trips for my birthday to get new clothes. I think about her all the time, and miss her a ton ❤❤❤
Sorry for your loss, too. My father passed away from pancreatic cancer close to a year ago. It was such a rapid killing that left our family heartbroken. Nurse Julie’s videos really helped us educate ourselves about very simple how-to’s to be present with our father and treasure the last few moments together.
Oh sweetheart 😢 I'm so desperately sorry for your great loss.
My precious mam ( my best friend in the world) passed from pancreatic cancer, and it was just 3 months on from diagnosis .
Pancreatic cancer needs/ desperately deserves more awareness and funding. ❤❤❤❤
It's a horrendous disease.
God bless you and your family. Xxxxxxxxxxxx
I'm so sorry...I lost my mom to liver cancer April 2nd and I was not there when she passed away. I honestly don't think I could have handled it. A nurse had called me from the hospital and said that my mom was showing signs of changes in breathing and that I might want to come down and I did rush down but by the time I got there she was gone. It all happened so fast. I can't even imagine having to go through that. My mom and I were very close. Big hugs. ❤
my nana died from pancreatic cancer too. I miss her so much
My Dad was 93 and sharp as a tack, but he had cancer. In his last day, when we were just sitting by his bed in hospital and the Dr ordered no water etc., because death was imminent. We were all sitting around and talking about all the things he had achieved in his lifetime and how fantastic his memory was. His friends came and said goodbye. It was a beautiful,sunny day. Although it was a sad day, it was a day that I felt so close to my Dad. I am a musician and when he stopped breathing, I heard it. I said to my cousin, he’s gone and he had. Bless him. Thank you Julie for all your wisdom because I don’t think I could have faced this without this channel.
For ones that have to see their loved ones going through this I give my heart to you. I found my father who was terminal in his apartment. Death is never easy to watch or walk into. Julie, I would like to say. Since I’ve come across your videos. I have a better appreciation. You are great at what you do. Thank you ❤️
Julie, as always, thank you for your comforting words and straightforward approach to dealing with death.
When my elderly friend passed, we were watching the colour grey moving up his legs from his feet. The hospice nurse said that was a sure sign that death was near. Thank you for your videos. They're important.
Oh, I wish I had your videos before my mom died. I do still appreciate your videos now, and find them very comforting. It’s nice to have an explanation for the things we were witnessing. With my mom, she died quite suddenly, and went from making lasagnas and going to get togethers, to dying, in just a couple of days. I didn’t have time to even think to look into what to expect. What a treasure your videos are. Watching them after the fact has definitely helped me to feel less traumatized. Thank you!
I’m sorry about your mom’s sudden passing. It was the same with my mom, and it is so hard to reconcile for those of us left behind. Other experiences have taught me that it is better to pass suddenly than to have agonizing months and even years of bed-bound dying. Witnessing that was horrible.
I'm not too sure whether it was just me, but the biggest clue for me when my mother passed away 4 weeks ago came from my gut. I woke up that morning and said she's not going to last the morning, and I was right. At 11:34 am that morning, my mum took her final breath. She started doing that stop start breathing around 11:31 am so I put my fingers on the pulse on her neck and felt her final heartbeat. I talked her through it and told her it was her time and it was OK to let go, and that's exactly what she did. I want to thank you for your very informative videos. Even though we never knew our mum was terminally ill until 2 days before she passed away, again my gut lead me to your videos which helped me immensely through those last moments of her life. Thanks to you, I found the most heartbreaking time in my life also one of the most beautiful ones. I was calm, accepting and had a better understanding thanks to your videos, which gave me the last precious moments of my mothers life a positive (even though emotional) experience. Had it not been for watching your videos, I would have probably been flapping and calling an ambulance or something, as opposed to the more accepting, calm and peaceful final moments I got, which I will treasure forever. Thank you once again.
What a precious beautiful gift to your mother and yourself ❤Thank you for sharing this precious moment with us💞Deepest condolences 💜
You are such an amazing speaker, natural, so wise, gracious, beautiful soul! Thank you for your knowledge ❤️
I truly appreciate channels like Julie’s. When my dad-in-law passed, no one knew what to do & be ready for. These channels SO MUCH!! Thank you Nurse Julie!!
My dad died of cancer on Aug 27th, just 14 weeks after walking into hospital with back pain. He remained at home for the duration of time he had left, and watching your videos bought me a sense of comfort for what to expect as his time drew near. He experienced all of the signs you speak of in this video, but because your videos had prepared me for what to expect, I was able to focus on being there for him at the end with a sense of calm rather than worrying about whether things were "normal". Thank you so much for making these videos and making a difficult time that little bit easier to understand 🙏❤
I'm so grateful that my mother didn't end up like that. She died so peacefully in our home.
😭😭reminds me so much of my dad who just passed this last Christmas. Christmas won’t be the same anymore. I miss him so much. I am so glad that we’re with him in his final moments. That we were able to tell him it was ok to go that he did everything possible here as a friend , as a brother as a husband and a father. 😭 thank you for your message nurse Julie
Hi Julie! It’s Dr J. I host Death Cafes and appreciate your videos very much! Great job!
I have just purchased your book. Thank you x my husband has stage 4 terminal cancer .your channel has helped me so much to support him and not be scared of what will eventually happen.
The rollercoaster of emotions is awful.
I just watched this 3 weeks ago with a family member. She was only on Hospice for a day. We talked to her and held her hands and smoothed her hair. It was so comforting knowing what to expect. RIP Barb
My wife's mother passed in May of this year and every single one of these things happened except for the fact that she last opened her eyes 5 days before she passed. But thanks to your videos, we were prepared for her passing and it was VERY quick and peaceful. You provide more comfort than you know ma'am!!!
My 97 yr old Momma was unconsious and breathing quite normal and then the Rattle came and in one hour passed. She died in her own bedroom with me holding her hand. No suffering...I feel so blessed to had this time with her. Thank you Julie for making these videos and sharing all your knowledge. I love your videos....Bless your heart!!! OX
If you've never experienced this time with anyone, it can be very scary. Thanks to Julie for giving this information. It is something people should know. Dying is the last part of our lives here, so it's a natural thing. I'm thankful for having this time with my family members.
My mom had agonal-like breathing for several days but only at night, then the last day of her life she was quiet and peaceful and stirred like she was trying to wake up. She looked ethereal and beautiful.
Thank you for your channel. I was a funeral director/ embalmer for several years. I never saw what happened to get them to the funeral home. I learned in mortuary school that death is such a taboo in the US even in other western countries. Most civilizations actually embrace death and do not fear it. Your channel helped me understand what happens leading up to death and I don’t fear it as much knowing, hoping, that there are hospice nurses out there like you to help their patients. Thank you for all you do. It takes a very special person to do this job.
I was there when my mom died at home of cancer a few years ago. I didn't know what agonal breathing was, and it scared me. God bless you for teaching us about the "graduation" process. ❤
The lady that I took care of for the last 6 months passed away. Your videos were so helpful in knowing what to expect. Thanks
Julie, thank you for all your wisdom. I used your videos when I was assisting in the care of my father in law suffering from dementia in the last 11 years. He has now gone into eternal bliss. Your videos have prepared me with such precision. Knowledge is truly power.
Thank you Julie for all of your videos. Your education on what to expect, brings some comfort during these hard times.
Especially to see the patients “actively dying” or doing “agonal breathing” etc. …… cuz it’s one thing to hear these things described via words, but to see it happening in real-life situations really helps
Thank you for your channel, I've been watching it for the last 18 months trying to prepare for my mom's passing as she had stage 4 ovarian cancer. It helped me so much. All of these signs were within my mom's passing. She passed on the 14th August this year at home.
I’m so glad I found your channel. You have no idea how helpful all of your videos have been in my journey with my husband, dementia and cancer. It made his hospice at home care easier in the sense that I understood what was going on thanks to you and your all your very informative videos. Not that it was easy but I understood thank you again and God bless you for what you’re doing.
I so appreciate your education and time to make these videos. My dad died last June ultimately of sepsis, but he had lung cancer and then pneumonia. I wish I had found your channel last year. You are now preparing me properly for future deaths. You are an internet gem. I noticed in this video that there was background music. When I take in information of any kind, I find background noise distractions impair my content absorption. May I suggest no music? You do not need any video enhancements! Thank you for your invaluable information, Julie.☺💫
Ohhh Julie how I wish this had been available years ago! My Daddy died in 1993 from pancreatic cancer and when he hit this stage of dying I panicked! I wanted his Hospice RN to “fix” him. This stage made it real for me and I was Not ready for him to go. Thank You for this video!!
Thank you, Julie. Having been through this with my parents, I still struggle.with feelings of panic and loss. But your wisdom and kindness always brings me relief. You are an angel.
Just a friendly suggestion. Don't keep changing the depth of field on the video camera. We're just interested in what you have to say, and it gets a little busy when the camera keeps jumping in and out. Regardless - I appreciate how well you explain everything.
this
@@simonson6880 I hadn't noticed this, but after reading your comment, I can't stop! It doesn't really bother me, though. I'm just aware of it now.
I actually love it - zoom in and zoom out.
Was coming to say this as well. It’s a bit distracting and your content is so important and appreciated. Thank you for considering this feedback.
Thank you for talking people through this stressful time in their lives. You are helping to take the fear out of being with your loved ones when they are dying. You can't take the pain of the loss away, but you sure make the end experience more normal and manageable.
Nurse Julie, thank you, thank you for bringing such a complex topic to a level we can all understand. This is a heavy topic and frightening and confusing for most people. But when we hear you talk about it, we somehow feel peace. And you comfort us in knowing that this is a natural thing that we all will go through eventually, Thank you.
Julie you’re a piece piece of heaven thank you
I wish I would have had the benefit of your knowledge when I was dealing with this. Even in hindsight, your videos are VERY helpful! Thank You!!!
My Dad died during a nap. Eyes closed. None of these signs whatsoever.
Few days before, he had been doing the gardening. On the day he died, he had put the wheelie bin out.
Thank you for another candid, compassionate video. All of this information helps me be less scared of my mother's upcoming passing. And the stories in the comments of your videos are so beautiful and full of love.
Thank you for this wonderful information. You are an absolute angel - giving such important information to prepare people emotionally and mentally ❤
I was my mom's caregiver, and when she was passing I told her the same thing. That it was ok to go, that we would all be okay. I told her that she would take all our love with her. As she had dementia and often talked about her mom, dad, and siblings as if they were around and visiting, I made sure to also call her by her name, and I named all those who were waiting for her. I mean, of course she was our mother, but she was also so much more. A wife, a child, a friend, and a life with a name, other than mom.
I got your book Julie and I can’t wait to read it. You’ve helped me so much in understanding different aspects of both my parent’s deaths. I am forever grateful. 🙏
I worked in a hospital that had a program called “No one dies alone.” Employees would volunteer to sit with patients who were close to or actively dying. These patients had no friends or family to comfort them. Having done that, I’ve never felt closer to a total stranger in my entire life.
I’ve done direct care and worked in the ER. At Mass Eye and Ear we only had one code. At the other ER some evenings there were multiple codes. There was not any of this. It was the 1980s and people just didn’t start CPR on the scene. That is changing. I still felt lose even though I didn’t get to know any of them. This type of nursing suited me. I had previously worked in the nursing home and became attached. I’m so glad you’re there for them and loved ones, and us. Thank you for teaching us ❤❤
My mom left her skin 3-7-24. In so many ways you helped me prepare for her time to leave. I thank you for all you do for family and friends and their loved ones ❤
When my grandmother was actively dying during COVID, no one was allowed to be there except my cousin. He sent us pictures and we talked to her over the phone. Watching your videos has taken away some of the fear of dying for me. Thank u Julie ❤️
Thank you so so much for all the great work you do!
Thank you, nurse Julie. My mother passed in my home on hospice care. Hospice Atlanta was a true blessing.
This video is very helpful. I watched videos by doctors who were CEOs of hospices when my wife approached the end of her life, I knew what to expect. She slept more, she ate less, and she spoke less. It gave me a good means of coping at a difficult time. But my adult kids did not want to watch them. Everyone is different I guess. But the hospice doctors mainly gave her midazolam as the end approached. She had MS for 26 years and was unable to ambulate the last 15 years.
That's why I did a "do not resuscitate" on Living Will, so I didn't give my lived ones pressure to decide. ❤
Thank you for the explanation of the death rattle. I experienced that with my mom. It was unnerving to hear, but the reasoning behind it makes so much sense now.
Thank You,Julie!
Thank you for sharing this. I’ve begun the process of becoming a Death Doula and I’m waiting for the green light to volunteer with hospice and this was very helpful!
My Nan was from Australia and came here as a war bride at 16. She was hanging on and we wanted her to be out of suffering. I played the Australian national anthem over and over and suddenly she went peacefully. The open mouth was prevelant at the end as well. Thank you for educating us. I started following you when Nan was hanging in so I’d understand what was happening.
Thank you so very much for your videos. This is an incredibly valuable resource ❤
Thanks Julie I work in Assisted living 3rd shift, this is all educational for me. I appreciate you so much. And your patients. ❤ Much love God bless
I went through this with my Aunt first, My Mother In Law second and now am about to go through this will my oldest and closest cousin who has liver, kidney and bone cancer. I thank you for these videos Julie. Being prepared is essential. The modeling of the skin was shocking for me but now I know its normal. They say not to touch the person as it feels uncomfortable for them but I'm not sure about that. I think it's important to give them permission to cross over.
Ever see a patient so angry and pissed off, not wanting to die because of apparently what was coming for them? Patient was getting out of bed and running for the door. Nurses had to tackle her and put her back in bed. About 30 minutes later she was dead. I knew the individual and she was not nice when healthy. She was the only one who I saw die this way and I've seen a lot of patients die.
That sounds like a narcissist.
Julie, my dear friend passed away 3 weeks ago. Because of your videos I understood exactly what I was seeing. Everything you talked about happening in the last 48 hours was present. It helped me to be prepared. Thank you for what you do ❤
You rock, Julie!!! 🥰🥰🥰
You are a blessing to all!!!!!!
Love your videos
My mum passed in April and you helped me so much. Mum had the pause in breathing only minutes before she passed but prior to that she just had rapid breathing for hours.
She went very peacefully. ❤❤❤❤
Thank you Julie you are a gem. 💖
Love your advice ❤
My father passed away last month. Your videos helped me so much. My mother and I were with him. I had the privilege of holding his hand as he took his last breath. I thank God for you because watching your videos helped it be a special experience, rather than a scary one.
I’m an ICU Rn. I’ve seen these same things in dying patients- and I’ve called the families too
I had a patient that loved her flannel jammies ...they had her in a hospital gown at the end of her life as they do with all those who are actively dying.
I went in to give her a bed bath and I put her Jammies on her and her ponds face cream...her family was so happy to see their Mom all comfy and warm looking and said she smelled like she always did (the ponds cream) .The patient passed away a few hours later.
Management told me I overstepped my boundaries as the funeral home expect hospital geri gowns.
l happened to see the undertaker that picked her up and I apologized for her being dressed and they said they've never specified what the body should be dressed in.
l went straight to management and told them they needed to rethink their archaic approach to dying.
We also always crack the window in the room when someone is dying ...anyone else do this or just us old school nurses?
Missjacquie5045, You are an angel.❤.
My dad will be gone 5 yrs. this November, he was so afraid of death & dying, fortunately for him while in rehab he fell asleep in the afternoon, and just passed peacefully, i was glad for that, Thank You Julie!
My husband had brain cancer and passed away while at a hospice facility. The last 24 hours, he was heavily sedated and never woke up. However, his breathing was normal and he didn't appear to be in any distress. The only indication that his passing was imminent was the hospice nurse telling me his extremities were cold, she said that was a sign. The nurse finally put him on his left side, not sure why, but very shortly after that, and despite the sedation, he opened his eyes and looked directly at us. He actually looked contented, not afraid or in any distress, then he closed his eyes. The nurse felt his pulse and said he had passed.
My wife tells me I breathe like that now (very much alive)
I wish I had come across your channel before my mom passed 1,5 years ago, but it still helps watching you explain everything. I spent the last half day with my mom watching her die (and she went through all of the stages you mentioned) and even though I am a pretty "hyper" person and every time I thought of her passing I believed I would completely lose it and panic ... I didn't.
I did feel uncomfortable, mostly due to the fact that I knew I would lose her for good, but I was completely calm and peaceful. I now appreciate that I was able to be there with her and for her and even though it was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life, I think I am more at peace with everything than I ever thought I would be. It is hard to explain, but I am grateful that I had the opportunity to help her through that last stage ❤
Thank you for all you do. I have been around death and dying more times than I can count and I'm strangely comfortable with it due to education. I am able to console others and explain what is happening to others thanks to people like you. I would like to see a video on Kennedy ulcers as I don't think most people have even heard of this phenomenon. It could be helpful to others.
I've been watching your videos for some time now. Very informational!! My parents are elderly and my dad had had a steep decline in his health. He passed in late August. The day before he passed, he had visitors, sat chatting with my mom. A good friend and my dad had a little sip of Bourbon and a toast. To make him more comfortable, we put him in my mother's hospital bed and moved his recliner beside it. So they could hold hands while they slept. He passed that night.
My overnight care giver said at one point he sat up in bed, put his feet on the floor to get up and took his oxygen out of his nose. The care giver asked him what he was doing? His response was "I'm going exploring!"
I love he had a good day before he went and that he and my mom were holding hands.
Thank you for your videos!!
My wife died September 5, 2024. She didn't have the breathing issues, you talked about. About 12 hours before she died, I received a call from a doctor, who said the blood flow to the small intestine had been stopped. Some type of blockage. No way to fix this. That's why she died. But, that wasn't listed on the Death Certificate.
Strange.
My sister was in hospice care and her nurse told me it wouldn’t be long so I stayed with her. I was with her as she had the death rattle and she went to meet Mom.
My daughter sang to her and I read the 23 psalm to her. She had the most peaceful look on her face….
Praise God. 🙏🙏💕
Hey Julie! Saw you on Merit with Dr. Phil and Taylor O (and precious Weston). What an inspiring show and you were amazing!
I wish I found you a year ago. My husband passed away at a hospice last September. He had cancer, and he went through all the things you're explaning!
Your videos are so helpful. Thank you so much
Hello from Belgium, my mother passed away a year ago exactly and I had promisses her I would be by her side. It was written in her medical file at the nursing home she was in. They never called me even though some signs were clear as written in the famous file. I was her only child, my father died 5 years ago. We were both alone and sticking together. After the shock of the cold phone call to tell me she had passed away, after all the formalities for her funerals, I'm in very deep anger they did not call me to tell me to come, and I will never forget that these people did not take into account what was written in the file. They took away my ability to keep my promise, and she passed all alone. So sad and so angry ever since. I feel like they've stolen this one so very important moment from us.
I am so sorry for your loss. That said you have got to let it go! Your mom knows exactly what happened and I promise you she may have been disappointed but not regretful. She was and now is in a place that she knows what happened and that it was not your fault. She is with you, I believe that with everything in me. It was not your fault and maybe it is what was supposed to be. You are loved! I have faith that you will be comforted. ❤
@@jacquesummers4766 thank you so much for your comforting words. They mean a lot to me and went straight to my heart. I will keep them in my mind and try to follow your advice. Thank you so so much.
I'm so glad I found this channel. I'm scared of death after watching my 49 yr old dad die of stomach cancer when I was 19. This channel has been sooo helpful
My Life Partner (Jackie) died August 11, 2024, a little over a year after a badly-botched heart valve replacement surgery. She was killed by the medical system that she trusted so much. We had such a perfect life together until it was over, now my heart and my home are beyond-empty.... devoid of Jackie's sounds and energy. We met on a bike ride 10 years ago. We ended with me on the phone with 911, attempting chest compressions until EMT's arrived. A few weeks prior to her death, I called 911 to have her taken to the hospital where they diagnosed sepsis of the blood caused by an infected heart valve. They kept her there for a couple weeks but, the way I see it, they sent her home to die (a week after discharge). As the video notes... her breathing would get really labored, sort of like an asthma attack without any mucus-sounds. She told a close friend she knew she was dying. But her family (and me) kept hoping she would recover.
My mother has CLL. Her personality has a snapping tongue. When she was working she was the best math teacher. She tutored me in Trigonometry. I have an Applied Computer Science degree. Thank you momma. May we all help others! Amen🙏
Sure wish I had this information over 3 years ago. Thank You, Julie, for this one exceedingly helpful and comforting explanation.
julie you do such a great job
my dad opened his eyes and looked at each one of us around his bed and then landed his eyes on my mom. She rubbed his head and told him that she would be okay and had all of us to watch out for her. After a few minutes he passed peacefully. It it were not for hospice telling us what to expect and things to not do in his bedroom, i think it would have been harder for him to let go. My dad had even said to my mom that morning "Today is the day, not right now, but today is the day" and he was correct.
I can´t thank you enough.
Hey thank you for sharing with us ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for sharing all of this. Your videos have been so enlightening and reassuring. I've been having lots of conversations with my family. Some of our talks are quite uncomfortable, but necessary. I just bought your book and look forward to reading it.