A poor man entered a clinic with his daughter, begging for help. The receptionist called the... 

As an ordained clergywoman and retired hospital and hospice chaplain, many patients told me about near death experiences they had, some similar to Lily's in this story. Some people in my own family have had them as well. In today's culture it seems people shy away from the concept of death and dying, but as a famous Jewish Rabbi said (Maimomides) "Death is the toll we pay for living." It is as normal and natural as living. This story was beautifully done. It also raises the important issue of health care for all people, especially children, whether or not there is insurance.