Diane, my heart is so heavy for your loss. I, too, have lost my sister and know how awful it is. Also... your story unfortunately brought back memories for me. 2 years ago, my mother died during heart bypass surgery; the doctors FORGOT to come back to the special room where we were waiting (they had informed us that things were looking bleak and asked us to "stay right there")... I finally got ahold of an ICU nurse who
informed me she had died 3 HOURS EARLIER. Same situation, she still had blood on her face/neck and it was obvious she'd been deceased for awhile. It still troubles me to this day and I'm considering writing the hospital administrator to complain of their insensitivity. ANYWAY, I just wanted to say that I can relate to what you said, and I'm so, so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are certainly with you & your family. *hugs*