FROM HIS HEART

The hospice nurse admitted “Chris” to our hospice program yesterday.   Each hospice patient is assigned to a nurse and a Social Worker.   I gave the patient’s son, “Jon”, a call today to educate him about hospice support and philosophy.  In addition, I explained the role and support of a social worker.  

I immediately felt the love of his heart with his softness and appreciative words.   He told his truth in a very tender way.  He just recently connected with his father due to his illness. 

In the end, I told him that he is giving his father the best gift of all; unconditional love.  God bless you Jon.  

FROM HIS HEART 

 

He suffered a major stroke 

leaving him paralyzed on his left side. 

He now resides in a facility 

due to his recent decline and weakness. 

 

I spoke with his son today 

educating him all about hospice support. 

He so appreciated the information, 

thanking me for giving him a call. 

 

He could not give me much information 

when I asked about his father’s life. 

 “He left us all twenty-five years ago. 

He just walked away and never came back.” 

 

I asked him about what helps him cope. 

He so tenderly said, “My awesome wife”. 

Then added; “He is a grumpy man! 

You must think I am awful to say that.” 

 

I then softly replied, “You talk about your awesome wife. 

Well, you are tremendously awesome as well. 

Your dad abandoned all of you years ago 

and you, so recently, with your heart, are here for him”. 

 

“You naturally learned about love; about humanity; 

from someone very special in your life. 

You tell your truth that helps you cope; 

which so beautifully comes 

                              From your heart!”