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Grandma was good at explaining dif ficult things. However, hospice care was probably the hardest thing anyone had ever explained to Jacob. “When someone is very sick and doesn’t have much time lef t, it’s important to make sure the patient feels as comfortable as possible. That’s what they do at the hospice,” Grandma explained. “It’s a home for very sick patients.” “But <strong>Pearl</strong> has a home with us!” Jacob insisted. “I can make her comfortable too, as much as she needs!” “I’m sure you can. And there’s no one who can do it better than you. We’ve all seen it— <strong>Pearl</strong> always calms down when you are near and sing to her,” Grandma said. “But there are other things that <strong>Pearl</strong> needs now to make her as comfortable as possible. At home, we don’t have such medicine and treatment.” “Can I go and sing to her at the hospice?” Jacob had tears in his eyes. “Of course! Everyone will love to hear your songs there,” Grandma said, reassuring him. 15