You are so right it is very hard watching your mother die. My mom passed away April 30, 2007. We had hospice for the last 3 weeks she was alive. She had unknown primary cancer that had spread to her liver. She had a large inoperable mass which had blocked off her intestines as well. She fought her battle for 4 years and did so with such courage. The last month she was alive she wasn't allowed to have any foods only liquids because of the blockages in the intestines. It was very hard having her ask for food and not being able to give it to her. She basically starved as well. She was coherent the entire time. She didn't speak to us at all the last 2 days she was alive. Her battle ended at 5:20 p.m. April 30, 2007. I miss her so much. We were very close and did everything together. My daddy is barely holding on at this point. This disease is so horrible and takes away our dearest loved ones. My mom also truly believed she would get better and tried so hard to do so. The cancer was just too strong but it never broke her spirit. I wish I had her for just one second to hold but I try to look to the woman she was and draw some strength from that. We have always been a very spiritual family and had alot of faith in God. I still do. I just find these dasy my faith is very weak. I wanted so bad to have my mom until she was a little old lady. She just turned 56 on April 3rd. My heart goes out to you. My prayers are with you.