Over the past few weeks, our wonderful volunteer partner, Moon Over Mountains Threshold Choir, has brought lyrical softness and grace to the rooms of several Agape patients. In two instances, I received extraordinary feedback from family. The dying process is clearly intimate, but the time at the 11th hour feels even more profound. Sometimes I'm surprised that families let us in -- and that the choir is not only willing, but feels passionate about, responding to these calls and honored to provide this gift
Last week, I happened to be speaking with the husband of one of our patients about an hour before she passed away. He was telling me about the bedside sing that had happened the night before. He said:
"Oh my goodness, what soulful women and what an amazing and deeply spiritual experience…it added a softness to the room, and my wife was more calm."I was moved by his words, I hardly knew what to say. In turn, I contacted the song mother from the night before. She said she was thankful for "the nourishment and generosity of the family” in for letting the choir into their lives at such a significant time. Again, I hardly knew what to say.
It was awesome to witness the full circle of gratitude.
With thanks to all our volunteers, staff, patients and families.
Beth Kelley
Program Manager
