Significant Decline

When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.  Ralph Waldo Emerson

My loved one has had a very dramatic decline in health and functioning.  Just two days ago, he seemed to change, literally, overnight.  He is almost nonverbal, often not responsive.  It seems we are nearing the end.  I would like to see a peaceful end to his suffering, and I would like to see an end to the stress for me.  

Family members have been notified.  Time will tell what is ahead.