Dying With Dignity: An Unattainable Dream.

Most of the time we find out about a loved one's death by receiving a phone call. Seldom are we blessed with the opportunity to say goodbye. When we are given this opportunity, we should seize the moment. We should say thank you, or apologize for past wrongs. Impending death can either bring out the best or worst in people. The people around me chose the latter. By treating Mattie as they had every other day of her life, they robbed her of her right to die with dignity.