Is Mourning Okay?
I was at work today when I received an email that broke my heart, and I wept as I read the words "(Patient's name) passed away Wednesday from congestive heart failure. We did not even know she had it and she went fast and peaceful. I wanted you to know that she thought the world of you and you made her time in the facility so much better. Thank you . " This particular patient held such a special place in my heart. I had referred to her in a previous post ' Satisfaction in a Job Well Done' and ever since she left our facility she and I have stayed in contact, emailing back and forth as we ask each other about work, school, life, etc. Every email from her kept the joyful memories flooding back into my heart time and time again, as I remembered each time I was able to care for her, find ways to make her comfortable, or even when she taught me a special lifting technique to move her easier. I still cannot comprehend how kind, patient and happy...