It takes a lot of the fear out of it. We're fortunate to be able to participate in it. To have it as a service. It's all been about maintaining a very delicate balance. I think Cary's condition is this delicate balance and things throw it off.
Small things can throw it off very easily.
Hospice has enabled her to really live much longer than she would have without that care, and they've helped us achieve that balance. They're not there to control anything. Then there are others who, before my illness, I did not see very often and now are essential. And they are people who are very unafraid. They continue to recognize me through it all.