[bigchillcar]

art,
adding your family to my nightly prayer list. sorry, i just now discovered this thread and learned of stan and his condition. back in 2000, beth and i (my ex, but on very good terms) moved to new orleans to care for her dying father. he had cancer, we had hospice, but as the 'up close and personal stuff' was hard on her family, i took care of him physically for the most part. it was quite an experience, but like your situation, it was a much more dignified way to go and the hospice folks were awesome as always. no doubt he's in a better place and seeing friends and love he hasn't seen in ages..that's always a pleasant, comforting thought.
best,
ryan