When my mother-in-law was in hospice, I told her that we all loved her and would miss her very much, but we would take care of each other and she didn't need to worry about us. I told her if she was ready, she could let go and nothing bad would happen, and that it wouldn't hurt and she wouldn't be alone.
We all learn more about death, dying or passing away thru experience. Volunteer for an Assisted living. Gather a group of Senior Citizens & talk about their fears, thoughts & anticipated past life experiences with them & boy will you experience & learn a lot about death, dying, or out of body endeavors. Like myself, I never say dead or died I've always used the word, Passing or passed away. It seems that I can relate & understand that term so much better. For instance we must Pass in High School to recieve a Diploma in order to move on to a higher level & go to college. Therefore we must Pass life's expectations in order to Pass on to a highest level in the ultimate course of Life's endurance test, which is Heaven but we must Pass❤. Who wouldn't want to receive their crown 👑 that they've earned⁉️
What's the worst part of this for you? When did you feel most alive? What were some of your favorite roles that you played? What do you want your family to remember? What are your wishes for them? Don't give them Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." Good Bible verse to share "We have this hope as an anchor for our souls..." Hebrews 6.19 Pay attention Listen Show up Be present Pray Show grace
Our hearts go out to you, Jana. There are times when words are inadequate to express our genuine concern for someone who is deeply hurting. At such moments, we can only hope that our love will come through in our response. We’ve prayed that God will reach down in His concern and once again bring encouragement to you. We’re convinced that He’ll use your faithful trust in a way that only He can understand. We hope you can feel Him sustaining you at this very difficult time. As part of our ministry here at Focus on the Family, we have a staff of pastoral counselors available to pray with friends like you. One of them tried to call you but wasn’t able to get through. We hope you’ll return his call at 1-800-A-FAMILY (1-800-232-6459) between 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. (MT) Monday through Friday. Just ask to speak with a pastoral counselor, and the staff member who answers the phone will arrange for a call-back as soon as possible. This comes with no cost to you - it’s our way of saying we care. We hope you’ll call. May Jesus hold you gently in His loving arms and be your constant companion in these coming days.
Hello, Jo! We're sorry we don’t have the resources to add captions to most of our videos at this time. Our digital team is working on this. In the meantime, please know that there are written transcripts for most of our programs here - bit.ly/3N9BcC9. We hope this is helpful.
I told my grandad he had cancer I was 5/6 at the time but I told my grandad well my mum and dad call him Philip so Philip had cancer basically I was at school I finished school I asked my dad how is Grandad? And my dad replied and said.. he’s not with us so this is before sat on my windowsill I prayed to the moon and said please make my grandad survive and next day I prayed yesterday but it didn’t work… oh also I told my grandad be for he died I said don’t worry it’s just a very deep sleep he said ok oh also he got me a present be for he left he got me a tamagotchi and a doll changing mat so Yh.. I miss him alot 😢😢
My big concern is with regards to praying for a non-Christian patient who is going undergoing Hospice Care. As a Christian Nurse/Nurse Practitioner, what is the best way to share Jesus Christ with terminally sick patients - considering that the clinician maybe the patient last opportunity to hear the gospel?
Should I one day be in hospice I hope it is not my misfortune to have a nurse, or any other caregiver who decides to foist their religion onto me especially at such a difficult time.
Maybe - just maybe - some of us have been traumatized enough during a lifetime by your “gospel” that your witnessing at a deathbed would be the ultimate cruelty. Does it ever occur to Christians that many people who are non-believers are *well* acquainted with the claims of Christianity and are NOT Christians *by choice.* I hope that I am never left in the care of anyone with your attitude.
What if you are sure they are not saved, I would think that working in what they think happens next would be a good question to n insure if they have doubts of their destiny it can get solved before the final moment
Nice overall advice. Not sure if adding religion is all that helpful. It does not matter what you believe or how you evaluate yourself religiously. Our beliefs DO NOT place an obligation on the Universe. We are born as human animals and die as human animals, no matter what cognitive filter we place on our understanding of reality. I would think at the end of life, one throws off all the BS acquired, and faces reality which cannot be prayed away or changed significantly.
Pardon me, but it seems to me that your comment is rather circular: You give some reasons why religion is not all that helpful, but all those beliefs make certain assumptions about _what_ is true in a religious sense. For instance, you say it does not matter what you believe, but that itself depends on what you believe! You also say our beliefs do not place an obligation on the "Universe" (as though the universe itself were personal and played some role in determining what happens to us when we die, rather than its Creator), but that too would change based on your beliefs. You've just made a bunch of religious truth claims, but you've only supported them _with_ religious truth claims. (Oh, and I know several people who have seen something of the other side--not the sort of people you might imagine, grifters looking for a million-dollar book deal, but people whom I know and trust, for whom the experience was intensely personal and they don't talk about it with just anyone--and they would assure you that it's not all "acquired BS," but is in fact quite real.)
When my father was in hospice care, I simply told him I was going to miss him. He couldn't answer but I could see his answer in his eyes.
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I’ve always believed the person is still in there somewhere. Maybe it is because I can’t imagine a person’s soul being anywhere else until they do go.
When my mother-in-law was in hospice, I told her that we all loved her and would miss her very much, but we would take care of each other and she didn't need to worry about us. I told her if she was ready, she could let go and nothing bad would happen, and that it wouldn't hurt and she wouldn't be alone.
Fir unki death kese Hui.. kya wo pain m thi??? Am asking of being curious because I am also someone's daughter in law and I worried my mother in law
My husband husband told me he will be with me again when it is my time to go, i talk to him everyday, i miss my husband, he died in 2003
Praying for everyone who is going through this process 🙏 ❤️ in the name of Jesus
I really want God to use me to help people like this.
I'm an RN, retired😊...I wish we would have been taught more about death/dying.
We all learn more about death, dying or passing away thru experience. Volunteer for an Assisted living. Gather a group of Senior Citizens & talk about their fears, thoughts & anticipated past life experiences with them & boy will you experience & learn a lot about death, dying, or out of body endeavors.
Like myself, I never say dead or died I've always used the word, Passing or passed away. It seems that I can relate &
understand that term so much better.
For instance we must Pass in High School to recieve a Diploma in order to move on to a higher level & go to college.
Therefore we must Pass life's expectations in order to Pass on to a highest level in the ultimate course of Life's endurance test, which is Heaven but we must Pass❤.
Who wouldn't want to receive their crown 👑 that they've earned⁉️
What's the worst part of this for you?
When did you feel most alive?
What were some of your favorite roles that you played?
What do you want your family to remember?
What are your wishes for them?
Don't give them Romans 8:28
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose."
Good Bible verse to share
"We have this hope as an anchor for our souls..."
Hebrews 6.19
Pay attention
Listen
Show up
Be present
Pray
Show grace
Timely share, as I’m walking alongside my mother diagnosed with a progressive rare bile duct cancer. Thank you. 🙏
Great content
Im not afraid to die. Im afraid of missing my families lives,weddings,births.
Thank u for VERY reassuring wisdom. Since start 2023 we have personal, many close friends & fellow church people exp tremendous physical challenges.
I loved what you said here doctor. I'm looking to become an end of life guide. Thank you!
This really helped me. Thank you.
Some wonderful questions here! Thank you!
😭 no captions!!
Please can you turn on captions so deaf and hard of hearing people can access this vital information. Thank you.
I am dieing now. Some doctors need to understand
Our hearts go out to you, Jana. There are times when words are inadequate to express our genuine concern for someone who is deeply hurting. At such moments, we can only hope that our love will come through in our response. We’ve prayed that God will reach down in His concern and once again bring encouragement to you. We’re convinced that He’ll use your faithful trust in a way that only He can understand. We hope you can feel Him sustaining you at this very difficult time.
As part of our ministry here at Focus on the Family, we have a staff of pastoral counselors available to pray with friends like you. One of them tried to call you but wasn’t able to get through. We hope you’ll return his call at 1-800-A-FAMILY (1-800-232-6459) between 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. (MT) Monday through Friday. Just ask to speak with a pastoral counselor, and the staff member who answers the phone will arrange for a call-back as soon as possible. This comes with no cost to you - it’s our way of saying we care.
We hope you’ll call. May Jesus hold you gently in His loving arms and be your constant companion in these coming days.
U alive bro?
Me too
Amen
Thank you! Wonderful advice.
I just want my darling Sister out of the turmoil she’s enduring. 💔
She’s scared 😮💨
😭 please can you turn on captions so this information is accessible to deaf and hard of hearing people too. Thank you.
Hello, Jo! We're sorry we don’t have the resources to add captions to most of our videos at this time. Our digital team is working on this. In the meantime, please know that there are written transcripts for most of our programs here - bit.ly/3N9BcC9. We hope this is helpful.
Thank you
Where can I find a copy of DIGNITY THERAPY by Dr Cottle? I have looked every where without any luck. Any help would be appreciated!! Thanks, Cheryl!
I told my grandad he had cancer I was 5/6 at the time but I told my grandad well my mum and dad call him Philip so Philip had cancer basically I was at school I finished school I asked my dad how is Grandad? And my dad replied and said.. he’s not with us so this is before sat on my windowsill I prayed to the moon and said please make my grandad survive and next day I prayed yesterday but it didn’t work… oh also I told my grandad be for he died I said don’t worry it’s just a very deep sleep he said ok oh also he got me a present be for he left he got me a tamagotchi and a doll changing mat so Yh.. I miss him alot 😢😢
Thankyou
My big concern is with regards to praying for a non-Christian patient who is going undergoing Hospice Care. As a Christian Nurse/Nurse Practitioner, what is the best way to share Jesus Christ with terminally sick patients - considering that the clinician maybe the patient last opportunity to hear the gospel?
Are there not ethics questions around this kind of intervention?
Should I one day be in hospice I hope it is not my misfortune to have a nurse, or any other caregiver who decides to foist their religion onto me especially at such a difficult time.
@@buddycollier5056sharing is caring
Maybe - just maybe - some of us have been traumatized enough during a lifetime by your “gospel” that your witnessing at a deathbed would be the ultimate cruelty. Does it ever occur to Christians that many people who are non-believers are *well* acquainted with the claims of Christianity and are NOT Christians *by choice.* I hope that I am never left in the care of anyone with your attitude.
Don't. Just don't. It's not about you and what you believe. Have respect for your patient.
and if you are anathiest or agnostic????
What if you are sure they are not saved, I would think that working in what they think happens next would be a good question to n insure if they have doubts of their destiny it can get solved before the final moment
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Nice overall advice. Not sure if adding religion is all that helpful. It does not matter what you believe or how you evaluate yourself religiously. Our beliefs DO NOT place an obligation on the Universe. We are born as human animals and die as human animals, no matter what cognitive filter we place on our understanding of reality. I would think at the end of life, one throws off all the BS acquired, and faces reality which cannot be prayed away or changed significantly.
Pardon me, but it seems to me that your comment is rather circular: You give some reasons why religion is not all that helpful, but all those beliefs make certain assumptions about _what_ is true in a religious sense. For instance, you say it does not matter what you believe, but that itself depends on what you believe! You also say our beliefs do not place an obligation on the "Universe" (as though the universe itself were personal and played some role in determining what happens to us when we die, rather than its Creator), but that too would change based on your beliefs.
You've just made a bunch of religious truth claims, but you've only supported them _with_ religious truth claims. (Oh, and I know several people who have seen something of the other side--not the sort of people you might imagine, grifters looking for a million-dollar book deal, but people whom I know and trust, for whom the experience was intensely personal and they don't talk about it with just anyone--and they would assure you that it's not all "acquired BS," but is in fact quite real.)