However, as his condition declined over the next six months, I experienced considerable anxiety about his pending death. I needed someone who could coach me through this difficult time and I decided to consult a death doula. A friend referred me to Wendy Brown and, thankfully, I found a gem. Wendy’s wealth of experience as a doula helped me to make the remaining months of my husband’s life as meaningful as possible. Before my husband became ill, we had not discussed what he would like to happen when he died. At this point, he was nonverbal and I could only guess about his wishes. Wendy helped me identify what my husband likely would want as he approached death. I especially appreciated her subtle way of eliciting my concerns and working through them. She had excellent suggestions for enhancing our remaining time together. One of her suggestions was to hold a string ceremony with family members. None of us had ever heard of this ceremony before but it became one of the most moving moments of our lives. She also encouraged me to solicit remembrances from our friends, which I was able to share with my husband at his bedside. Knowing he was treasured by his friends truly brightened his last days.  At the time of my husband’s death, Wendy was right by my side. Her previous coaching had prepared me to handle the next steps and she ensured that we did what needed to be done. In the months since then, Wendy has kept in touch to lend her continued support. I am so grateful for all she has done for our family. Thank you, Wendy.