Agape’s partner group, Moon Over Mountains Threshold Choir
(MOMTC), recently offered a bedside sing. Six choir members lifted their voices for our patient while her husband and daughter stood
near. Although the patient was non-responsive, the family expressed
appreciation for the visit. Then the choir sang “Amazing Grace.” With the
sweet, familiar strains, the patient opened her eyes wide, perhaps even trying
to sing along.
This
lovely patient died not long after the sing. In subsequent conversations, one of the themes
that continued to emerge was how grateful this man was to have seen his wife’s
eyes again. He asked that the choir sing “Amazing Grace” at her
memorial. This was not possible, but the group agreed to record their
rendition of the song on CD, along with a few other offerings. The family
was touched.
We are so grateful to Tory, Dia, Danya, Kathy, Elizabeth and
Kaelin for singing bedside – and to all who helped with the recording. As
Kaelin wrote, “It is beyond precious to bring comfort to a patient and family
during the 11th hour.”
--Beth
