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XP: The wonders of Hospice
My grandmother (who can no longer speak and is virtually bed-ridden
at this point) got a visit from a Hospice volunteer yesterday. This
volunteer was neither a nurse nor a health aide; she was a hairdresser.
She cuts hair for those that are ill or homebound. My grandmother always
has been very conscious of her appearance and her illness has been a total
blow to her vanity and self-esteem. This visit, I am sure, was a total
treat. My mom sent me a photo of her with her new haircut and she is
smiling from ear to ear in the picture.
Needless to say, I am
making a donation to the Hospice organization in honor of that smile.
Re: XP: The wonders of Hospice
Omg, that just brought me to tears. It had never even occurred to me that a hospice volunteer would be anybody that wasn't in the medical field. I could totally see how somebody unexpected like this could make someone feel wonderful with the time they have left.
I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother Amy.
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TTC Journey
7/2008 - begin TTC
7/2009 - began charting
9/2009 - Dx Endometriosis
10/2009 - HSG/SA (Normal)
12/2009 -6/2010 - Lupron #1 & 2
Sep-Nov 2010- Clomid Cycles #1&2 = BFN
Dec 2010 - Clomid Cycle #3 = BFP (1/11/11);no h/b (2/10/11); D&C (2/23/11)
5/11-6/11 - herbal tea regime = BFN
7/24/2011- herbal tea regime = surprise BFP
I'm sorry to hear your grandmother isn't doing too well Amy. But, I'm happy she can still smile with all she is going through! She's in my thoughts and prayers!
I work in a hospital (as you know) and they also have hairdressers come in for patients that are in the hospital long term that would like a haircut or even a shave...a little gesture goes a long way.
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