Larry spent his last day surrounded by family.  Though we were unable to have a conversation with him, we have no doubt he could hear us. 

During the day we played his classical music for him in which he wiggled his toes to express his approval.

Brandt read the final 30 pages of Sherlock Holmes to him; a book Larry had been trying to finish during the past week.

Tiffany, Brandt, Elaine and Kimberly continuously spoke to him and reminded him how much we loved him.

In the afternoon, a wonderful aide came to the house and helped us give him a nice sponge bath and new linens.

Once clean and comfortable, she asked him to squeeze her hand if he was ok.  

Instead, Elaine put her arm around him, held his hand and asked him to squeeze HER hand if he was ok.

While his favorite song was playing, Swan Lake, Larry gave her a strong, tight squeeze to remind her how much he loved her. He then  turned his head and from her hands to His, went to join God in Heaven.

The room was filled with the Love of God.  We could feel the presence of God and all his Angels wrapping their arms around us; assuring us that we are not alone and that Larry is forever at Peace.