May I Walk You Home?: Courage and Comfort for Caregivers of the Very Ill (10th Anniversary Edition)

I haven't had the chance to read it yet, but it came to me highly regarded. I trust that person's judgment.

I keep several copies on hand to give to people when they encounter being in that caregiver position. I wish I would have it when my Mom passed on, but I didn't discover it until a few months after that. I call this book my little "bound blessing"! It is a most compassionate piece of work and of course, sad. But when you discover that one of the authors is not only a hospice care nurse but also a widow, the writing is even more profound and insightful. The prayers and stories helped to change my paradigm of death. What I found so wonderfully optimistic was the ability of the authors to extract the blessings that occurred and the lessons that were learned from each vignette of a life ending. (Note: I was going to put an example here of the summary of one story and the thoughtful meditation that follows the story, so I pulled out my bookand started reading it. An hour and many tears later, I'll just say this...just buy the book!)

In January 2011 my mother became very sick and ended up in the hospital with pneumonia and a blockage. I was very concerned for her and at that time did not think she would be coming out of the hospital. After 10 days she finally returned to her apartment in the nursing home. And after that hospital stay she made the decision for no more hospital visits, doctor appointments, no antibotics so as her children we were faced with all the what if's. We made a phone call to hospice and I started doing my own research to find comfort. I have been doing alot of reading since January on "Death and Dying" and this book seemed very appropriate. I want to able to "Walk my Mom home" she walked me into this world and I feel it's the least I can do for her. When I read the stories I take comfort knowing that even though she doesn't have cancer she too is terminal ill (old age) she is 87 and you can't fix 87. She has had an extremely wonderful life. And I am glad I found this book so I can help "Walk her Home". Smile4me:)

I lost my Mom about 20 months ago. I've been caring for my ill father since then. I am amazed he has lived this long without Mom. He has dementia, congestive heart failure and kidney failure. He is declining and has been for a long time. I go through times of anticipatory grief and try to not do this. This book has been the most helpful book I've found. I look for resources when I need help and this book is at the top of the list. The authors have a faith and it is woven through out the book. The stories and imagery suggested have been very helpful for me. Two women experienced with this subject are the authors. One tells stories from having been a hospice worker and the other adds poetry at the end of each chapter. It was hearing a poem on NPR by one of the authors that made me track this book down.

I have read this book a few times. It is not one that you should do in one or two settings..it is a book to be your companion and as such, should be absorbed rather than read. Over the past six years I have probably bought about 30-40 of these for friends, nurse staff that I have walked alongside, as well as strangers whom I felt would identify with these writings. My last purchase, which is prompting this review, was for a person I met while volunteering with Habitat for Humanity in Louisiana. This person is now a surgical medical student who wants to be an oncology surgeon. I thought the book would compliment this person's compassion and understanding of the pursuit of medical/surgical oncology. I figure, as long as this book is in print, I will continue to buy it and pass it on. Skip DM, BCC (Chaplain)

I enjoyed every word of this book....sometimes through tears. I was so surprised when one of the stories mentioned the town I live in here in central Iowa! Imagine that! I could relate to so many of the stories and some of them reminded me of my family and friends who have passed in recent years. Everyone who is facing the death of a loved one will benefit from these wonderful windows into the journies of those who have left us and who we all look forward to seeing again when it is our time to join them. Please read and share!

This book saved me this year as I've been caring for 3 elders, one with increasing dementia, and another living with me as an invalid (my beloved dog) needing 24/7 care. The short stories are inspiring, while the meditations and prayers are a soothing God send reminding you that you are loved, that everything is in order, that the time together is short and life, even at the end, can be navigated if led by the heart. Thank you to both authors.

As a hospice nurse I often recommended this book to the caregivers of my patients. It helped me minister to my patients as they walked their final journey home. I am no longer a hospice nurse, but I keep a supply of these books to give to my friends who are facing the challenge of helping a loved one on their final journey. Every nurse, regardless of his/her area of practice, should read this book. I've probably given away 30 of these books, and have yet to find anyone who did not receive a blessing and gain valuable insight from this book.

Book arrived on time a very comforting read ,prayers are uplifting during hard times would recommend.

Excellent product, excellent service!

this is a very good book and helpful to read if you are caring for someone who is dying, or elderly, need a hanky to hand though!

Great Book