Kris has begun his journey home.  Without nourishment and fluids for several days his body was beginning to shut down although he was present until they began the pain med.  The last few minutes he held out his hands when he saw me and smiled and he actually pulled me to him and held me for a minute.  I could still feel that he was fearful but weary and ready for peace.  He called for his brother and they talked and then sleep came.  They will keep him comfortable  with as little movement/agitation as possible.  They say he can hear our voices and feel our touch,,, so that is what I/we can do for him and stay with him. He was always fearful of being alone.  The caregivers at McKee Hospice are wonderful and gentle and caring.  His family is with him now, Ryan will be there later, and friends coming by.  Please continue prayers for Kris' journey home, for my strength to be brave and strong like he is.  He is at McKee Medical Center, Hospice Unit, 3rd floor, rm 355 - welcome to come by anytime. even without your visits or calls we know that you are all praying and that you love both of us.. or you wouldn't be reading this.  'You will fly on the wings of eagles, run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint.'