"GOOD-BYE"
This afternoon at the hospital I stood with family members as their loved one passed from this life to the next. I had no idea this was going to be God's plan for me today. This was a first for me and I was at a loss with only God to rely on to guide me from one moment to the next. I put the ministry of "healing touch", healing "love", "healing words", "healing silence", and "healing prayers" into action.
I am home now and reflecting on the day and this event in particular. A poem I wrote for a woman when she lost her child comes to my mind.
WHEN FIRST I HEARD THOSE SADDEST WORDS
When first I heard those saddest words
Telling of your loss so dear
A crack appeared in my own heart
Sending an instant prayer to angels near
A prayer that angels sweep close to you
And whisper words of solace in your ear
That they hear and heal your certain sorrows
And gently wipe away your saddest tears
A prayer to spread their softest, wispiest wings
About, around, clasp you to their loving chests
Sing to your spirit a sweet, soothing psalm
And wing your cherished one to peaceful rest
Prayer Girl
As a volunteer from the Chaplain's department, I was a stranger in that room, yet a stranger not. God bonded us together in His "mysterious" way as we shared one of the two most intimate moments of life - birth or death. Angels were in that room today winging this loved one to peaceful rest.
This afternoon at the hospital I stood with family members as their loved one passed from this life to the next. I had no idea this was going to be God's plan for me today. This was a first for me and I was at a loss with only God to rely on to guide me from one moment to the next. I put the ministry of "healing touch", healing "love", "healing words", "healing silence", and "healing prayers" into action.
I am home now and reflecting on the day and this event in particular. A poem I wrote for a woman when she lost her child comes to my mind.
WHEN FIRST I HEARD THOSE SADDEST WORDS
When first I heard those saddest words
Telling of your loss so dear
A crack appeared in my own heart
Sending an instant prayer to angels near
A prayer that angels sweep close to you
And whisper words of solace in your ear
That they hear and heal your certain sorrows
And gently wipe away your saddest tears
A prayer to spread their softest, wispiest wings
About, around, clasp you to their loving chests
Sing to your spirit a sweet, soothing psalm
And wing your cherished one to peaceful rest
Prayer Girl
As a volunteer from the Chaplain's department, I was a stranger in that room, yet a stranger not. God bonded us together in His "mysterious" way as we shared one of the two most intimate moments of life - birth or death. Angels were in that room today winging this loved one to peaceful rest.
10 comments:
Dear Prayer Girl, your poem is amazing and your day is one that is awe inspiring. I am so grateful that it was you who was with them as they went through one of the hardest passages of life; the good bye of life. Thank you for this work...love,
GM
Beautiful poem. I think you're in the right job, at the right place. God must smile.
how very sad. how very 'life'. and your poem is consoling, really beautiful!
What a gift that you were with them. Death is more profound than birth. I really believe that. It is so sacred and full of grace.I have been so blessed. I am having trouble conveying my thoughts to you here. Just, thank you for this post.jeNN
That must have been really hard, especially this time of year. I love your poem. You have a gift PG.
I will always remember the Chaplain of the hospital where my father passed. She helped guide my father to his faith and helped us to allow him to go.
I agree with all above. You have a calling.
Just got to your honest list below today. I know how I'm NOT going to die. Strange, that God has revealed these things to us. A psychic told me once that everyone can know these things but most people are not receptive to receiving this kind of knowledge.
Hmmm..
absolutely lyrical PG!
It's hard to describe what happens when we view another leave their body. I'm hoping that someone like you is there for me when it's my time.
THANKS!
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