The hospice nurse and I went out to admit "Olivia" to our hospice program. Olivia was diagnosed five years ago with stomach cancer. Olivia continued to live her life fully these past years as her symptoms were minimal.
Three weeks ago, new symptoms erupted causing her some discomfort and weakness. Olivia was not able to participate in her life as fully as she had been used to doing. She still went out and did the best she could do, although it made her aware of the impact of that diagnosis five years ago.
Olivia saw no obstacles in her life that would stop her from doing what she wanted to do. She would move forward and succeed as never even considered failure as an option. Olivia has such a positive personality and laughed so easily. Her life worked out well because she believed it would.
She is an inspiration. We all should live that way; a positive attitude, a belief in oneself and the ability to live a full life while embracing each day.
A FULL LIFE
She lives each day to the fullest.
There isn't much to slow her down.
She goes out and embraces her days
determined to enjoy every one of them.
Each day starts early.
She is at poolside by 6AM.
Used to swimming six laps,
now, with regrets, she can only do three.
She was diagnosed a few years ago,
but was still fully able to enjoy each day.
New symptoms are now evolving
slowing her down; impacting her life.
She still walks with her head held high.
She still will embrace each day.
It will take a lot to slow her down
as she still, and always will be,
the one who definitely is in charge.
Her spirit is vital and alive.
Her memory; as sharp as they come.
Meeting and spending time with her,
it is still hard to believe her youthful age
of ninety-six.
She lives each day to the fullest.
There isn't much to slow her down.
She goes out and embraces her days
enjoying each and every one of them.
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