March 8, 2007
Mom bought a rose to spruce up the room for dad since he loved roses.
As she was by the bedside, my mother mentioned to dad that she had brought in a rose.
My father opened his eyes and saw the rose and uttered a word to mom.
My mom said to me, "He said,'beautiful.'"
"I believe he was referring to you, mom!"
"Beautiful" would be the last word spoken by my father.
