I called and left a message with the Hospice volunteer organization on Monday. Hopefully I'll hear back from them soon. I asked to speak to a specific person (James), because he and I really hit it off when I was in his organization. He called me his Hospice sugar mama because not only did I volunteer there, I donated monthly and my company matched my funds.

I left James' organization when I found out that there was a different Hospice only five minutes from me when we moved to this place. It made a lot more sense than driving a half hour each way. But the one I was at most recently merged with another organization and now they're just blocks from each other. I really liked the Hospice counselor (Fearless Leader) but she moved, so there's really nothing tying me to this place.

So, about timing....

I received a devastating email from my Aunt that my cousin is going on Hospice. They were told yesterday that there is nothing more the doctors can do for her.

My cousin is only 48 years old and has a young son. My heart is broken for my aunt who lost her mother in childhood, lost her father when she was in her late 30's or early 40's and lost her husband 20 years or so ago. And now she's losing a child. I can't even imagine.

I'm glad that my cousin is going on Hospice and that her family knows how much it will help ease the transition. I've never had a family member on Hospice. I've only witnessed Hospice from the eyes of a volunteer.

I pray that Hospice will be able to make her comfortable, as the cancer has spread to her bones. I pray that Hospice will be a comfort to the family and provide them the resources they need to guide them through this next stage. And I pray that my cousin will be at peace.