Friday, January 2, 2009

Visitor Guidelines

Jennifer, the hospice nurse, just facilitated a very good conversation about the transition to heaven that Corrine is experiencing. We have decided, together, that as long as Corrine's pain can remain in control we will continue to care for her at home.

To best support Corrine, we ask that you please call before visiting. This does not lessen our love for you, but grows from our concern for Corrine. Jennifer emphasized that a quiet environment will help her make the transition more peacefully.

If you have visited Corrine recently, we kindly ask that you leave space today for those who have not had a chance to say goodbye.

If you would like to visit, remember to call first. For those visiting, please keep these things in mind:
  1. All visits need to be kept short. Plan on spending about 3 minutes with Corrine.
  2. When you talk with Corrine, please talk to her... Don't try to draw her into conversation or ask her questions... Her role now is to be a listener.
  3. Keep conversations outside of her 'room' in very low voices as sound carries through out the home.
Thank you for helping us love Corrine.

-Angela

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