re gone you have to finally accept their death and move on. According to Kubler-Ross it is important of the presence of loved ones in the final stages of anyones death. It helps to assure the person that is dying that everything is going to be all right. In the words of Lisa Pratt I think it helps them die (Bartlett, p.268).When thinking of the death of a loved one an anonymous writer wrote; when you were born you cried and the world rejoiced, live your life in such a manner that when you die the world cries and you rejoice. This is a wonderful quote when you think of people dying from terminal illnesses. It is very comforting to think that when a loved one dies that they rejoice. They rejoice because their body is worn out and tired and they are ready to pass on to the next level.B.A MayIn conclusion AIDS is a very painful and drawn out illness that both the patient and the family members have to go through. Everyone is different and some may not experience the stages of emotions that I have listed. Through the process of dealing with a terminally ill person it helps to keep a positive out look on life. It is better to think of someone with AIDS as living with the virus not dying from it. They will not be dying from the illness until they have breathed their last breath. For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: A time to be born and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; A time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep and a time to laugh; A time to mourn and a time to dance (NIV Ecclesiastes 3:1-4)....
