Alicia, 68, had a form of blood cancer and grew weaker by the day. Her daughter, son-in-law and two young grandchildren visited her every morning and every evening, and several of our volunteers regularly read the Bible to her in Spanish.

Alicia knew her time was near – and she seemed to, as they say, lean into it, letting her body do what the body knows how to do. Very sweet woman. And so lovely that her family could spend so much time with her.