IT'S GOD'S WILL

“Jennie”, fifty-two, was admitted to hospice late last night.  Jennie was diagnosed with cancer about two months ago.  She underwent treatment to no avail.  Jennie is married and has three children.  She has extended family nearby, who are all so supportive and devoted to her and to each other. 

I spoke with Jennie’s mother, “Nancy”, over the telephone to complete the Social Work admission.  I prefer meeting patients and family in person, but due to my schedule, my only option was to complete the visit over the telephone.

 When Nancy picked up the phone and said “Hello”, I was so moved.  She has the biggest heart and her caring spirit was so obvious.  Nancy told her truth while being surrounded by her wonderful family and strong faith.  I felt connected to her as she spoke about hospice using the same words that I use when talking about hospice.  She truly is an angel full of love and compassion.  I wish her, and her family, the best.

IT’S GOD’S WILL

 

She was diagnosed with cancer

just eleven weeks ago.

She tried chemo and radiation,

but the cancer continued to spread.

 

She is only fifty-two years old while

living her life the best way she knew.

Surrounded by her loving, devoted family;

her husband and three children do tell.

 

I spoke with her mother this morning.

She embraced my heart with her genuine, “Hello”.

“I’m totally familiar about hospice as I am a caregiver.

You don’t need to explain as I already know”.

 

I spoke about when losing a child is so out of order,

but she held strong to her words and stood her ground.

She, along with her family’s strong faith,

are lovingly guided without a doubt.

 

“We all are so thankful for the reality.

We do not want any false hope.

If she dies today or one year from now,

                    it is truly Gods will.”

 

“Hospice is not about dying, but about living and loving.

We all have only this moment, so embrace it.”

She may never be able to confirm her beliefs,

while surely there is no one who can disprove it.

 

Her beliefs give her strength and guidance.

She is coping while surrounded by so much love.

She doesn’t have to prove anything to anyone;

but then who can deny that maybe, just maybe,

it definitely is

                   God’s will.