I'm sitting waiting for the phone call to say that my sister has died. She's my step but our parents were married 37 years ago. Both of our parents have died in the last 3 years so this is coming on the back of an accumulation of grief. I travelled to see her at the beginning of the week and was with her when the consultant told her there was nothing more to be done and we started the 'end of life care' discussion. I promised her that I'd go back today (it's a nearly 200 mile round trip) but I had a message early this morning from my nephew saying that he and his sister had been there all night and her death was expected at any time. I decided that it was their time to be with her and not mine but I've spent all day wondering if I've done the right thing. I think I have but I wish that I knew I had
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I agree with hulahoop (((hugs)))! 
You have done the right thing kezia
A sad time for you and your family x
Kezia when i received the phone call to say my Sister was dying (expected) and that i should make the 400 mile journey i said no, i had last seen my Sister when i was at home getting married about 7 weeks before, we said our goodbyes then and i have never ever regretted it. I went outside that night watched the sky and when the call came i blew her a kiss.Remember the good time tonight and let your Sister go with a smile.
kezia
You have done the right thing - a wise but hard decision.
kezia
kezia
I am so sorry for your loss. I think that to stay away and let your sister have her last moments with her son and daughter was a very sensitive thing to do. I send you my love and some
Sorry for the loss of your dear sister.
So sorry for you and the loss of your sister.
Such a sad time for you Kezia. Take comfort from those last hours you were together
My sincere condolences kezia
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