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*wittyschaffey* and cancer post
Hi!
I wanted to let you know that you and your family are doing a wonderful thing. I have been a hospice volunteer since 1999 and have been in the room with families for many deaths. I can tell you that patients that may appear comotose can absolutely hear and understand what is around them.
I had a patient once, he was only in his early 30's with end stage brain tumors. He had a fiance who had the same first name as I do. He was heavily drugged and unconscious, and she had not left the room in days, so I volunteered to sit with him so that she could get away for a few minutes to have a quick meal with her parents next door. She had a pager and I promised to sit with him, hold his hand, and hit the button if I thought she should come.
While she was gone, someone came to the door of the room and asked me a question using my name. He responded immediately, pulling my hand close and trying to kiss my fingers...all the while still drugged to the point of coma for the pain. It was a little strange, but also wonderful. When she returned, I told her that even unconscious, he knew her name and responded immediately with love. It meant everything to her. He dies 2 days later.
Never doubt that what you do there, though uncomfortable, is the last and greatest gift that you can give. He can't thank you...but I will. Bless you.
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