In Memorium

“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” Eskimo Proverb

One of my patients died today. An elderly man who was loved much by his family. His wife was waiting alone in the dayroom for her family to arrive. It had already been a couple of hours since he had gone before her. I stopped to talk to her, and she told me a few of things. One: He knew today was the day. Two: They were married 56 years. Three: She knew he was in a better place for he had been in pain for the last 4 months. And a few other things too.

All the while, as I watched her face, I thought...even knowing in your head all these things, I can see your heart is breaking.

I saw pain, death, and grief today...but I also saw love, grace and courage.

Never let a day go by without telling those who matter to you how much they mean to you.
dd

I Will Be Free - Cindy Morgan The mountains are steep And the valleys low Already I'm weary But I have so far to go Oh, and sorrow holds my hand And suffering sings me songs But when I close my eyes I know to whom I belong Who makes me strong I will be free I will be free to run the mountains I will be free Free to drink from the living fountain Oh, I'll never turn back 'Cause He waits for me Oh, I will be free A wise man, a rich man In pauper's clothes A shepherd to lead us Through the land of woes Though many battles I have lost So many rivers yet to cross But when my eyes behold the Son Who bore my loss, who paid the cost I will be free I will be free to run the mountains I will be free Free to drink from the living fountain Oh, I'll never turn back 'Cause He waits for me Oh, I will be free Oh, and I'll dance on silver moonlight And I'll walk through velvet fields Oh, and I'll run into the arms The arms that set me free I will be free I will be free to run the mountains I will be free Free to drink from the living fountain Oh, I'll never turn back 'Cause He waits.... I'll never turn back Don't you ever turn back Because someday, someday we're gonna see We will be free

originally posted 1/28/08 at my LiveJournal