I just got word that my 88 yr old granma is on the verge of death. We could keep her with us by putting her on machines, but she told us long ago that she didn't want to live like that, because that wasn't living. So now we are waiting for the end to come. I don't know if I want to go see her as she is now or remember her the way she was. A firey, fiesty lady who didn't take guff off anyone no matter who they were. Death comes to every one sooner or later. All i can do now is pray that her passing is peaceful and painless. Go with God granma. I will see you again some day.3/9/08 addendum. My grandmaother passed away last night peacefully and painlessly. She will be missed. but she is no longer in any pain and with her friends who have gone before.