Our mom is dying; elderly, disabled, 87, she’s nearing her time. We know not the hour or the day, but the hospice team says it’s “eminent.”

Didn’t know they had a word for each level of the process of dying.

She seems at peace; I haven’t asked her explicitly if she is, just seems so.

My brother says he’s ready, emotionally prepared; I think I am too. We’re both local; alternating short visits at the board & care home where she’s lived these last nine years.

Last night I woke up after Midnight, couldn’t go back to sleep; thoughts of my mom began appearing in my mind. “What if she goes tonight?” The sequence ran through my head.

Prayer helps me.

“Be at peace, mom. Go when you’re ready. Please God help her be at peace.” I hope the mantra helps her somehow too.

Peaceful vigil, waiting for mom to die.