What if the biggest lesson in life is to learn how to not fear death??
Been busy all day, I learned such a vital lesson today with Fin in the Hospice. Friday, he got irritated with me for trying to get liquids and semi-solids down his throat. So Saturday, I was just with him in peace, and in the AM today. As I was leaving, I noticed that it was just after Mass 12 pm time, so I turned around aso I turned around at door and went to speak to the Priest, and told him that Fin was peaceful but aware and that I was not forcing any food or drink anymore. He told me that I was doing "God's work" by making him drink and eat. And that I should keep doing it, that is the reason he is still living. Then I asked him about scripture "Become As a child again, to enter the gates of He said "exactly, children don't know what they need, and they have to be forced to eat good food and drink healthy liquids sometimes. He also talked about the innocence and playfulness of children. He said he would be up in a while to give Fin commune. I went upstairs and told Fin's nurse what the priest told me. The nurse said Fin "is not dying because he is not eating,but he is NOT EATING BECAUSE HE IS DYING. And we do not force anything on him at this time. So I went in and put on some peaceful background music, and Fin gave me a weak smile and closed his eyes again. When the priest came up to give him commune, I did not tell him what the nurse said, but he will not see him until Tuesday anyway. I sat there with Fin, holdinhis hand lightly, and just sent him peace and love, and it was wonderful just Being there in that very peaceful place. Then i got to Unity and shared this story with the Care and Prayer team, some of whom are retired nurses and one still active nurse. They all agreed with me, and they said they could feel Fin's peace and love through my countenance. I feel like it is becoming myeel like it is becoming my ministry to help people to not fear death, and to attempt to get more volunteers doing Blessed Work. So I feel like I am back on purpose, and I thank you for your understanding and support. I
Been busy all day, I learned such a vital lesson today with Fin in the Hospice. Friday, he got irritated with me for trying to get liquids and semi-solids down his throat. So Saturday, I was just with him in peace, and in the AM today. As I was leaving, I noticed that it was just after Mass 12 pm time, so I turned around aso I turned around at door and went to speak to the Priest, and told him that Fin was peaceful but aware and that I was not forcing any food or drink anymore. He told me that I was doing "God's work" by making him drink and eat. And that I should keep doing it, that is the reason he is still living. Then I asked him about scripture "Become As a child again, to enter the gates of He said "exactly, children don't know what they need, and they have to be forced to eat good food and drink healthy liquids sometimes. He also talked about the innocence and playfulness of children. He said he would be up in a while to give Fin commune. I went upstairs and told Fin's nurse what the priest told me. The nurse said Fin "is not dying because he is not eating,but he is NOT EATING BECAUSE HE IS DYING. And we do not force anything on him at this time. So I went in and put on some peaceful background music, and Fin gave me a weak smile and closed his eyes again. When the priest came up to give him commune, I did not tell him what the nurse said, but he will not see him until Tuesday anyway. I sat there with Fin, holdinhis hand lightly, and just sent him peace and love, and it was wonderful just Being there in that very peaceful place. Then i got to Unity and shared this story with the Care and Prayer team, some of whom are retired nurses and one still active nurse. They all agreed with me, and they said they could feel Fin's peace and love through my countenance. I feel like it is becoming myeel like it is becoming my ministry to help people to not fear death, and to attempt to get more volunteers doing Blessed Work. So I feel like I am back on purpose, and I thank you for your understanding and support. I
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