Be Still and Know

My sister and I were planning to visit my step-grandma for Thanksgiving.  Unfortunately, we won’t have the chance because she passed away this week.  Just another reminder that our days are numbered, and we really don’t know when it’s our time to go. 

I can’t help but wonder what a dying person’s last few thoughts and feelings are.  My dad said that she kept saying all day that she didn’t think she would make it until Thanksgiving, so she new her time was coming.  Sadly, I hear my grandpa say the same thing.  He always says that he doesn’t think he will be around much longer.  I wonder what that feels like, to know death is near.