The White Chapel

This book resulted from the requests of family
care givers for a talk about death and dying. They were losing a loved and wanted to know what
to expect.
As nurse practitioner I gained insights from Oncology Nurses, Hospice Nurses and Critical
Care Nurses on how to help terminal patients obtain the most out oftheir remaining time. I went
from a fear oftalking with those dying, to feeling blessed to share this intimate time with them.
After 41 years ofnursing, research and lecturing on this subject I began to understand, as I
applied my own suffering from a disabling illness, ofthe comfort available from the Communion
of Saints. Especially from those who said yes to God's request they suffer and join this suffering
to that ofHis Son to help other souls, out oflove for Him. Through my experiences with loved
ones, patients and myself, I found tremendous help in turning to the Bible and the writings of
Saints.
This book is a blending of spiritual hope & frank facts regarding suffering & dying that it is
my prayer will bring strength to patents & care givers, be they physicians, nurses, aides or
family.