Being Present During A Loss

There’s so much new content and programming coming to The Caregiver Connection. It will take us deeply into the experience of caregiving we neglect and beyond. We’re going to be talking more about grief. All kinds of grief. Not just about death and dying but the myriad changes and losses that occur in and around caregiving.

For today, I want to share a piece I found on Facebook. It reminded me of when my dad died. I had just been at the hospital not thirty minutes before he died. I was the first person called and quickly returned. The room was quiet and he was there in his physical form. I’m not sure how much spirit might have stayed. He was probably really ready to get out and get moving freely and with ease again. But, I talked to him as if he was there, sat with him, tidied up the room, removed the wedding ring he’d worn since 1951, long past the time of my mom’s death in 1965. I made the calls and resisted help from the hospital staff. It was sacred, quiet, and I’m grateful for these non-rushed moments.

For now, here’s a piece for your reflection and comments.