Yes, it can be draining. There's no way it can't be when you're watching someone you have loved and still love deeply leave this earth bit by bit day after day. I can't stand the thought of him lying in that bed by himself but I also have to give myself a break too. My brother doesn't go in usually twice per week, my sister likewise. And yes, I did go see him tonight. It was a nice visit because my Aunt and Uncle were there with my mom also. So, the five of us had a nice visit and Dad was really up. I brought Dad the hymnbook and the audio CD book. I also stopped and picked up a CD for him, it's hard to find choir music that he would like but I think I did OK. Anyway, it was a good day.
