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ARTICLE SUMMARY Bowling was Charlie’s favorite pastime, and he talked about it with passion. Lung cancer had slowed him down, but his dream to go bowling was still alive. He smiled just thinking about it, and excitement filled him that was not seen moments before. Arranging for the bowling lane to set up ramps, he was able to fulfill his last wish before he died – to go bowling with his wife one more time. How to help direct your dying loved one’s ending:
When faced with death and dying, it would be a noble thing to honor your loved one’s wishes, and fulfill their dreams. How to write your own ending - and live it FULL ARTICLE Bowling was Charlie’s favorite pastime, and he talked about it with passion. Lung cancer had slowed him down, but his dream to go bowling was still alive. Just talking about the possibility made him smile. Excitement filled him that was not seen moments before. Arranging for the bowling lane to set up ramps, he was able to fulfill his last wish before he died– to go bowling with his wife one more time. Write your loved one’s ending by directing it and living it. First, what goals or dreams does your loved one have left to fulfill? When facing death and dying, your loved one may have a last chance to do the things they desire to do. Encouragement and assistance with the arrangements from you will help it to move from dream to reality. There are several groups that could help with this, including Make a Wish Foundation. Many companies, when told the story of your loved one’s death and dying, may make concessions that normally would not happen. Talk with your loved one’s friends, and see what they think would bring a smile to your loved one’s face – then get them involved. If he or she is physically restricted, be creative and think outside the box, think of ways to make it happen anyway. In several cases, even talking about the subject with your loved one will make him or her smile and forget for a moment their own death and dying. By asking your loved one his or her favorite things, what they would like to do, what they would like to do with the time remaining, you will be given clues as to what wishes they may have. This could bring smiles, laughter, and precious moments together that before they would not have thought possible. When faced with death and dying, it would be a noble thing to honor your loved one’s wishes, and fulfill their dreams. |