Words from a Hospice Colleague…
While working for hospice, I had written these thoughts in my journal about 2 years ago and just recently was reflecting upon the entry.
Hospice has been the most meaningful and fulfilling path along my nursing profession and I only hope to have the privilege to once again work in the field…
What strength lies in the moment one accepts they’re dying and can find peace in the thought of the unknown mystery of the journey that lies ahead. I am so fortunate to care for individuals with such strength. I am in awe of their passion and their fight and love for this life. In all the bad in this world, they still want to live. And when told when they won’t for much longer, they live anyway and while doing so, find the strength to die.
I am so thankful for this path in my life and the unexplainable breath it is feverishly breathing into my soul. It is an honor to cry with these men and women who are walking such a bold journey and doing so with much beauty and grace. Like a dance to a song not yet heard but having all the steps entwined in their soul…
Marygrace, thank you for this site and the sharing of your journeys and experiences. I appreciate your wisdom and heart and the strength to share the difficult moments. When working alongside you in hospice, you always were filled with a unique and humbling compassion for all those in your presence…including your colleagues, which is deeply treasured in this area of medicine…and since I never got to tell you before I left…thank you for all that you do for the patients, families and staff each and every day.
–Rachel