HERITAGE OF HOPE is a preventative ministry designed to make your fourth quarter and your departure from this world as trouble free and God-honoring as possible. More and more, however, we receive inquiries from alumni who wish to support someone who is now facing the end of this life—unprepared. Typically, the alumni’s friend is in [...]
#1 MAKE YOUR WISHES KNOWN: My mother’s passing was particularly sweet because we knew what she wanted. As Mom declined, she had discussed her death with her doctor and her options. She then made her preferences known to us. The hospital staff was very kind to all of us as they administered Comfort Measures Only. [...]
1. Give Permission To Talk About The End Of This Life. Our emotional needs are not served when we remain silent about death in our close relationships. Too often, the person who is dying avoids scaring his loved ones by not sharing his heart until the very last moment. Accordingly, the family doesn’t know if [...]
