denial of death because they are unable to admit to themselves that the patient might die and/or they will suffer the loss death represents;
anger by which the pain of loss is projected onto others;
bargaining which represents a last effort at overcoming death by "earning" longer life;
depression when the full impact of imminent death strikes them; and
acceptance when the grieving come to grips with the fact of the patient's death and make preparation for it.
So, we had "denial" on Tuesday night, and all day Wednesday... Today is "anger"... I expect that to last awhile...Maybe even to January 1st...
So, I'll be watching for "bargaining", "depression", and "acceptance."... (Although, I sense a LOT of depression already... I think Ann Coulter is going to have to get medical care...)
