Becky's mother is in an assisted living facility . Her roommate for the last 3 years is Janet .
During the last 3 years I have had a 'Talking" relationship with Janice . I have never asked her any personal questions , just listened a lot mainly and I bring her a Hershey bar with a 12 pack of Dr Pepper every Sunday when I pick up Becky's mom for church .
Two weeks ago I was leaving after checking on Becky's mom and Janet was coming in from taking her little dog named Little Bit out for a 'break' . I started talking to her and she seemed to want to talk so we sat in the 'family room' and talked about 30 min . She had COPD and a few other medical problems , rolled an oxygen tank every where she went .
In all the times I have been to the facility I had never seen anyone family or friend visit her . We talked quite a bit . She had been feeling bad and they found 2 'spots' on her left lung , she was worried . I tried to be encouraging , we talked of GOD , she professed her belief . I told her again she was welcome to come with us to church ....she declined , seemingly unsure what to do . I left it open .
Today I went to check on Becky's mom . Janet's side of the room was empty , I asked about her . They said she had been taken to the hospital 2 days ago and died that night . I was holding a Hershey bar in my hand while I talked to the staff . I was lost .