Dear all,
It's been quite a
while since I've written to you all! I'm sorry for the delay as the past two
months were really busy.
I would like to write about Palliative Care - I've been doing a special pilot project at the Palliative Care Ward. What the ward tells me , is about Death and Dying.When I was working with them, most of them were really trying to stay and live til the very last minute. They treasued life as much as they can, and also told me the things they wish they could have done.
I would like to tell you about that -
1. Death is
beautiful - you can die beautifully. You can be pretty and treasure death.
2. After death,
there will be stage of grief and loss - it is natural and it takes time.
3. Be ready to face
death - it helps you to be mentally and psychologically prepared.
4. Don't be shy
about your tears - A good cry can be a good heal for you. Say what you need to
say and do what you need to do for that person and for yourself.
5. Most patients
just want their cloest ones to be taking good care of themselves. That will be
their best wish.
Live beautifully,
die beautifully.
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
"As you grow
older, you'll find the only things you regret are the things you didn't
do."
A few questions to
ponder :
1. Is there
anything that you are pondering on doing? Do it now, don't wait. Plan it and do
it. You can make it happen
2. Are there things
that you wish you have done, or you have regretted doing? Don't regret before
it's too late.
3. What are the
things that you treasure the most now?
Thanks all, chat
soon! :)
Best regards,
Hanna
