Reissued on its tenth anniversary, May I Walk You Home? remains an invaluable resource for professional caregivers and loved ones assisting those on their final journey home. Accompanied by the experience and empathy of hospice educator Joyce Hutchison and the wisdom and inspiration of best-selling author Joyce Rupp, readers will discover the courage necessary to embrace the struggles and rewards of this final companionship. -From the publisher's description.

"Imagine" -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- About the stories and prayers -- Giving permission to die -- What's his name? -- Why did God give you cancer? -- A family journey -- Dignity and control -- A long-kept secret -- The gift of humor -- Close enough to touch -- Always a bit of hope -- Will I be significant? -- My last Christmas -- The gate won't open -- How do I do it? -- I'm so ready to go -- A friend dies -- Everything must be done -- A bit of heaven on Earth -- The brass band will play -- Until death do us part -- Suspicion, then trust -- Afraid to die -- Going toward the light -- Intimate love-intimate death -- The end of the road -- A note of encouragement -- "Leave-taking".