Something special has been in the air throughout the day. Louise proved special in a divine way. God offered a choice. Her brother came out to me grateful, speaking kindly, informing me I could leave if I wanted to. I asked for assurance that him and his sister would be there until two o’clock for I did not want to leave Louise alone. He said that it was up to his sister and that he could never determine what she would do. Twenty minutes later he came out informing me his sister said the visit was done. It was time to go. I sat with Louise holding her arm praying a Rosary. We were interrupted by the Eucharistic minister I saw earlier, now bringing the Eucharist to Louise. She was from the St John of the Cross Parrish. I continued holding her arm. It was the first patient I felt so strongly the need to touch and maintain contact with. A hospice case worker came in and sat with us. Upon entering the room, she immediately opened a slide window, allowing a breeze to enter. Moments before, I removed my sweater. The heat was overwhelming. The breeze was immensely pleasing. I am positive Louise felt the same way. Sitting still, a moment came, I felt distant staring at nothing, continuing to hold Louise’s arm. The hospice worker interrupted the moment, asking me to put my hand on Louise’s chest, to check for a heartbeat. I looked at Louis, aware something happen. I placed my hand on her chest, feeling for a heartbeat. There was nothing. I held my hand on her chest, assuring myself there was no heartbeat. There was none. I stared at Louise, feeling immense grace. God is good and all giving. Today was a good day.
Mar072016