Bill passed away yesterday morning in his sleep. He was suffering from hypoxia, from the build-up of carbon dioxide in his lungs and blood. His heart was working so hard to function without the needed oxygen. The hospice nurse was able to provide the needed medications to reduce his pain. Once the pain was stabilized, he slept for most of two days. The day before he died he was awake most of the day and lucid. He ate well and seemed reasonably comfortable. I thought he might be gaining strength and might begin to stabilize, but it didn't happen. We are thankful that the end was so easy and our peace about it has been a gift from God.