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We had our appt. with the hospice representative at the hospital this afternoon. She explained what hospice is and that we are going to make Stan comfortable and keep him pain-free, but no more "active treatment" for his cancer and emphysema. Stan understood and said he was ready and just wanted to come home (our house) tomorrow AM. After she left, Stan asked me what he should do with his car... pretty sad moment because it was the first time he acknowledged that he'll never drive his car again. That was his way of letting me know that he understood the situation. We moved furniture and setup his chair in the dining room and prepared the kids. Stan will come home tomorrow and we'll do our best to keep him comfortable and happy. I find myself getting very sad at times and happy at others when I realize that soon Stan won't be suffering any more...