THAT LITTLE VOICE

During my career as a Medical Social Worker, I have always instinctually just let go. I allow my inner thoughts to intuitively come through. To me, hospice is such spiritual work. So often, I know that I am guided from above. I trust those feelings that are truly from above and from within.

I heard about a late admission that was scheduled for today. I am not expected to go as it would put me in overtime. When I heard about it, I immediately knew that I needed to go. That inner voice inside of me speaks quite loudly at times. I didn’t know why I needed to go, but always trust and listen to my instincts.

The hospice nurse and I walked into the patient’s home and were so warmly greeted by the patient and her two girlfriends. The patient, “Ellen”, was sitting on the couch with her two close girlfriends sitting nearby. Ellen was diagnosed only a few months ago with lung cancer after going to her doctor thinking she had pneumonia.

Ellen went through treatment with horrific side affects. She has always been a very strong, independent woman and is treating her life situation the same. She knew she was done with treatment and was focused on what the next steps in her journey would be like.

Ellen and her two girlfriends were so grateful and thankful for us being there to admit her to our hospice program. Their kindness was so amazing and wonderful. Her friends called us true angels. My immediate thoughts were no, we are not the angels, but you two friends truly are.

Their behavior and support for Ellen was based truly and strongly on love and caring hearts. I felt so honored to have met the three of them. They are pure examples of true love, support and kindness. It was such an honor to have been there to meet three most amazing souls.


THAT LITTLE VOICE　

That little voice inside of me
stays quiet most of the time.
Now and then though, it speaks clearly
guiding me along my path.

Hearing about a late admission today,
I felt this strong need to go.
It was that little voice inside of me
leading me to her home.

She was diagnosed only a few months ago
having already gone through chemo and radiation.
She was through with any further treatment
as the side affects were brutal.

She is very realistic regarding her prognosis.
She will talk openly and honestly about it all.
Being surrounded by so many loving friends.
"Crying with them helps me through."

She graciously accepted us into her home.
Thanking us both for being there.
Her friends called us true angels,
but lovingly by her side, they are the true angels.

I am so honored to have met the three of them.
True teachers of unconditional love and support.
My little voice led me to them.
Gifts of no other kind.