How To Die by Joe Klein

Thank you Joe Klein for taking the brave step and writing about all of us who have gone through the steps of a dying parent or child. Thank you for telling your story of the last days of your loved ones. And thank you for letting all feel better about not prolonging life for the sake of life. Our son Joe was given the life sentence of a few months, and he did his bucket list, but in the end it was our family that helped him, guided him to a dignified death. Our home was his refuge, his brothers were his comfort and in the end it was us alone in our room saying goodbye to Joe. It was simple and beautiful and in the middle of the night. Most likely how Joe would have wanted it to be. As I read Joe Klein's article I remembered the last days with Joe. He never talked at the end but he gave one last breath and looked at me and I drank that look like a long tall drink.