White Chapel

This book resulted from the requests of familycare givers for a talk about death and dying. They were losing a loved and wanted to know whatto expect. As nurse practitioner I gained insights from Oncology Nurses, Hospice Nurses and CriticalCare Nurses on how to help terminal patients obtain the most out oftheir remaining time. I wentfrom a fear oftalking with those dying, to feeling blessed to share this intimate time with them. After 41 years ofnursing, research and lecturing on this subject I began to understand, as Iapplied my own suffering from a disabling illness, ofthe comfort available from the Communionof Saints. Especially from those who said yes to God's request they suffer and join this sufferingto that ofHis Son to help other souls, out oflove for Him. Through my experiences with lovedones, patients and myself, I found tremendous help in turning to the Bible and the writings ofSaints. This book is a blending of spiritual hope & frank facts regarding suffering & dying that it ismy prayer will bring strength to patents & care givers, be they physicians, nurses, aides orfamily.