Fifty-seven year old "Debra" suffered from end stage colon cancer. She had no family locally as they all lived in different states. She had lived alone for years and was very independent. Her doctor first suggested hospice to her six weeks before she agreed to come onto hospice. Debra had already started her dying process by the time hospice became involved.
It was, at that time, that her brother "Bill" and sister "Hillary" were notified. They immediately got on a plane and flew out to say their goodbyes. They were able to contact the patient's attorney to assist with finalizing her estate. Bill agreed to take his sisters two dogs, which was a great relief to Debra. Bill's son, "Anthony" was an attorney and agreed to be the patient's power of attorney.
Everything fell into place rather quickly as Bill and Hillary were focused and did what needed to be done. They were also able to spend quality time with Debra which was beneficial to all.
Hillary was a school teacher and had to get back home as the school year was starting. They left on a Tuesday morning knowing that Debra was close to death. Debra died later that day. Bill and Hillary both feel so grateful for the time they had with Debra. Hillary said that she has peace in her heart.
MESSAGES FROM ABOVE
When they heard that she was dying,
they flew out to say their goodbyes.
Months would pass without much talk,
but the family ties remained strong.
They could only stay one week
as their work demands were great.
Focused and determined,
they accomplished what they came to do.
They knew her time was close
when they said their final goodbyes.
They boarded their flight to return home,
grateful for that blessed time.
They noticed a personalized license plate
on their drive from the airport to home.
It simply said, "On to God".
It was then that they really knew.
They heard the telephone ringing
the moment they walked through their door.
They already knew what they would hear,
that she had just died that day.
They felt she left them a message from above
on the personalized plate of that car.
It gave them both peace and comfort
knowing she was on her way.
Their connection may now become stronger
than it was when she was alive.
They need only to reach out
and she will always be there.
Messages from above.
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