Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Hospice


--by 1sher, posted Feb 15, 2020
A friend is waiting for her mother to die (hospice) at her home. Her brothers and sisters and young daughter are all staying around her as her final days continue. We had no idea what to do as with every family the journey is personal- so my son and I bought fruit to make a salad and fresh juice with biscuits, so they would have some nourishment. When I dropped it off this am early, my friend came to the door with "I have to get back in there."
I was startled but realized she is going through agony right now. She later texted she has been up for days not wanting to leave her mother to die alone. Sending peace my friends- we all die alone but are not.
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smilinghearts wrote: Fearing dying alone, but fearing that puppy girl would be alone is more significant.
What a devoted daughter she is. Spent many nights in a bedside chair at inpatient hospice. Exhausting.
Blessings to you for your compassion. 🙏
gardengal10 wrote: Everyone takes these things in a different way. Most of those close to us have chosen to leave this earth when we've walked away for a moment.
DANCE wrote: so very kind of you, will keep them in my prayesr
mindyjourney wrote: It is a sensitive time...remember when mother was in hopsice and we all gathered round. The kindness of friends/family bringing food and comfort helped ease us. Thank you.
pluto178 wrote: No way do you turn away for even a second as that could and very often is the moment and you miss it. She will have appreciated your thoughts though. X
Mish wrote: A sacred time 🙏

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