There have been times when the hospice volunteer training program took a back seat to my other responsibilities. I sat down tonight to grade the final essays of some recent trainees and the most amazing thing happened.
The tiredness of the day took a turn. I was almost in tears just trying to decide on what to cook for dinner and then I read the essays.
"I wish I had know all this when my mother was dying"
"I will be a better communicator"
"I am a nurse but also a volunteer"
"I am a street preacher and want to do as much as I can to help others".
Service, Service, Service!
All around my are people doing everything they can to learn about hospice care, enthusiastically wanting to be of service....and I complain of being tired???
I developed the course with many intentions but the results have surprised me many times over. I am continually blessed to read the heart felt statements and authenticity of intention that pours from those who take the course, digest the meaning and deliver a true desire to serve.
I hope I can grow up to take the right path just as they have done. I am truly blessed.
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