Sad note

last night i had to tell a family that their father was dying. he was very sick, and this had been coming for a while, but his sudden deterioration too k them by surprise. there was no hysterics or anything, but it was all just very sad. i felt like crying when i left the room as i saw the reality of the situation finally settle in. because until then, they still were holding out and hoping that he would wake up. and who knows maybe he is, but from our stand point we could only make him comfortable. he seemed comfortable, sleeping......Neways, sad moment. my first of many i am sure. i didn't cry though, but the tears were there and i could have,... easily.