Susanna
had spent the night in a chair, at the bedside of her father, Ray. A patient of
Agape Hospice, he was nearing the end of his life. A little after 8 a.m., at Susanna's request, a small choir arrived at his bedside and began to sing. They sang songs
that honored his roots in Appalachian music and his faith,
Christianity.
They sang gentle, quiet, exquisite harmonies, their songs floating
out into the hall of the facility where Ray lived. Susanna held his hand as the women sang.
After
the choir left, the facility Director saw that Ray’s once rapid breath had slowed, and he
looked at peace. Ray died three hours later. The Director expressed her thanks for
the privilege of having Moon Over Mountains, saying, “We are ready to be called
on again.”
