"Bob, I'm going to miss you." I felt another weak squeeze to my hand. I stood up over him, slid my hand out of his. Bob and I joked about him making his final journey up. He never used the term heaven. I did not share my personal beliefs with him. Classes taught me to keep them out of my work. Is this a good idea or not? Please share your thoughts below.
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Dave Nash
7/16/2015 03:21:29 am
Good process. I usually work within the language and faith frame of those I visit in the hospital; as you did in the story of Bob.
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Dennis Hollenbeck
7/16/2015 05:50:15 am
A good choice, Robin, in my opinion. Bob will know Heaven as he arrives. Your challenge is not to distress him or family with your personal beliefs in his final moments here on earth.
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Sally Mann
8/10/2015 01:44:03 am
My personal beliefs change daily as I work with death and dying. They are not to be shared! However, sharing my own personal EXPERIENCES and OBSERVATIONS re the common events that happen during the unfolding process of dying bring comfort, relief and the sense that leaving the body is a natural part of human existence on the planet. Which, of course, it is! It opens the door to sharing events that otherwise stay locked in the minds of the dying and their loved ones; we all have our stories! Loved ones then seem to find a sense of comfort in caring for and letting go of the beloved. The pain of separation becomes less fearful and ripping. AND WE BECOME FULL PARTICIPANTS IN THE FINAL MYSTERY OF LIFE. Oh Robin! if I were a song writer..........!
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Lisa Houff
8/17/2015 02:54:52 pm
I really connected with your Bob journey and I love the thought of his "journey up." I feel as though I knew him through your words. Your Musical Morphine snippets are perfect.
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