YES, I BELIEVE

“Jonathan” was only forty-seven when he came onto hospice with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).  Jonathan was totally paralyzed except for his head.  He struggled with communication and had a machine that allowed his eyes to type what he wished to say.  The first time I met up with Jonathan, his brother was visiting from out of town.  Immediately, Jonathan’s humor shined.  He had both of us laughing so hard.  

Jonathan was very realistic and accepting of his diagnosis and poor prognosis.  Through it all, he never complained.  He never felt he was being punished typing, “It is what it is”.  Jonathan had a wonderful and supportive family along with so many friends.  Each time I visited, there were always at least two visitors. 

 

Jonathan’s wife, “Nancy”, was very stoic.  I believe she felt a strong responsibility to make sure all was going well.  Jonathan and Nancy had two pre-teen sons.  I know Nancy was worried about them as much as she was concerned about her husband.   

 

Today, the moment I walked into the lobby and saw that it was her, I had strong guidance from above, to share with her my last conversation with Jonathan.  We both had tears flowing while I spoke with her.  I so believe today was meant to be.   

YES, I BELIEVE 

  

Today was a quiet day. 

Nothing scheduled for me at all. 

Was the day meant to be that still? 

               Yes, I believe it was. 

 

I helped my co-workers out a tad bit. 

Making four to five phone calls is all. 

Was the day meant to be that relaxing? 

               Yes, I believe it was. 

 

She walked into the office early afternoon. 

She asked for help with paperwork. 

They called me up front as knew I was available. 

I hadn’t seen her for over ten weeks. 

 

Her husband was on hospice for almost six months. 

I had only met her twice before, as most visits, 

she was at work and not at home. 

Her focus totally on tasks while trying to cope. 

 

I put my arm around her and quietly said, 

“I will never forget your husband. 

On my last visit with him, I was able to say; 

I have only met two angels in my life. 

Jonathon, you are number three”. 

 

He was an old soul, with so many gifts. 

He is truly a glorious angel; guided from above. 

We both had tears as we both knew, 

she was meant to walk in to meet up with me. 

                Yes, she was.