Someone has called it "deja vu all over again". Here we are again at the Hospice Home in Asheboro, North Carolina. Two weeks ago, we were here when "Mr. Len" died. Two days ago, my brother-in-law, the younger of my wife's brothers, was moved here.
Said delicately, we are on 'death watch'. The appropriate privacy of such matters will preclude any comment on this part of the 'journey'. Suffice it to indicate that being in the company of someone at this point can be a 'holy' experience.
This post, rather, is to sing the praises of this place. (If you want to know more, Google "Hospice of Randolph County") For the restful, peaceful physical ambiance of the facility to the much more important kindness, compassion and competence of the medical staff, we are grateful.
(Above: One of patient suites)
The Medical Staff fiercely guards the dignity and appropriate level of privacy for the patients. And, furthermore, a patient's comfort and pain management rank at the top of their professional priorities. Sensitive to the varieties of faith perspectives of their patients, the staff is able to offer spiritual solace and prayers without seeking to impose their own understandings.
Please know, this is not a requested endorsement by anyone connected with Hospice. If you have been seeking a 'worthy' non-profit organization which you can support, financially and otherwise, I 'nominate' Hospice of Randolph or the comparable entity in your community.
Everyone deserves Death with Dignity.
Satchel
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