This is a book about choices � about end-of-life choices. Have you ever thought about what you would do if your child were diagnosed with a terminal illness? Would your state laws allow treatment options? Would you have the legal right to protect your child�s dignity � to ensure his peaceful passing?

When the Wind Chimes Chime begins with the true story of a little boy whose options were few, based on the western medical establishment and social laws, at a time when what he needed most were compassion and quiet time for gentle closure. His story will open your heart as well as your eyes. You may find yourself wondering about the laws in your own state, perhaps even assisting in changing them for the greater good of humanity.

The last part of the book is a journey of self-discovery � it contains many personal accounts of people who were able to approach their own final days in peace. Ultimately, this book is about releasing the greatest fear of all and embracing the natural cycle of life!

This is a book about choices � about end-of-life choices. Have you ever thought about what you would do if your child were diagnosed with a terminal illness? Would your state laws allow treatment options? Would you have the legal right to protect your child�s dignity � to ensure his peaceful passing?

When the Wind Chimes Chime begins with the true story of a little boy whose options were few, based on the western medical establishment and social laws, at a time when what he needed most were compassion and quiet time for gentle closure. His story will open your heart as well as your eyes. You may find yourself wondering about the laws in your own state, perhaps even assisting in changing them for the greater good of humanity.

The last part of the book is a journey of self-discovery � it contains many personal accounts of people who were able to approach their own final days in peace. Ultimately, this book is about releasing the greatest fear of all and embracing the natural cycle of life!

This is a book about choices � about end-of-life choices. Have you ever thought about what you would do if your child were diagnosed with a terminal illness? Would your state laws allow treatment options? Would you have the legal right to protect your child�s dignity � to ensure his peaceful passing?

When the Wind Chimes Chime begins with the true story of a little boy whose options were few, based on the western medical establishment and social laws, at a time when what he needed most were compassion and quiet time for gentle closure. His story will open your heart as well as your eyes. You may find yourself wondering about the laws in your own state, perhaps even assisting in changing them for the greater good of humanity.

The last part of the book is a journey of self-discovery � it contains many personal accounts of people who were able to approach their own final days in peace. Ultimately, this book is about releasing the greatest fear of all and embracing the natural cycle of life!

As a parish priest for almost forty years and as a pastor for 30 years I have had to deal with the sadness of human life in various ways. In the face of grief, words fail and trite platitudes sometimes evoke anger in one whom we are trying to console. I have often felt helpless in the face of human loss and wanted to do more than extend the care and concern of a priest for a suffering member of his flock. Death, divorce, the loss of a pet can be especially difficult for children. The inability of children to properly express grief in the face of loss often leads to misbehavior and emotional issues.

As a parish priest for almost forty years and as a pastor for 30 years I have had to deal with the sadness of human life in various ways. In the face of grief, words fail and trite platitudes sometimes evoke anger in one whom we are trying to console. I have often felt helpless in the face of human loss and wanted to do more than extend the care and concern of a priest for a suffering member of his flock. Death, divorce, the loss of a pet can be especially difficult for children. The inability of children to properly express grief in the face of loss often leads to misbehavior and emotional issues.