Gene died today

     Gene died today.  Came in for routine surgery.  Just having his knee replaced.  He threw a clot and that was that.  Gene lived for three days after the stroke.  Must have lived a rough life.  The only visitor who stayed for any amount of time was his ex-wife.  She stayed throughout it all.  Never really shed any tears that we saw.  Sad. 
     I spoke with Gene when I was alone in the room repositioning him.  Told him he was dying.  I think people deserve to know that.  I said a little prayer and asked him to join me.  No response.  Don't know how much of him was in there at the time but I always try to give them one last chance. 
     We always think we have plenty of time.  Ask Gene how much time he was given.