“In the last 6 months, I’ve looked 5 wives in the eye and told them their husband was dying.
There’s something sacred about being present when someone is dying – not just with the person who’s passing, but with their loved ones too.
When Ryan and I walk into these moments:
- He goes to be with our client, holding space for their final journey
- I sit with the spouse, watching their shoulders drop as the weight of reality sets in
The caregiver is so often forgotten in healthcare settings. But caring for the whole family – not just the patient – is something we hold as a badge of honor.
These moments give me pause. As a 37-year-old wife and mother, I imagine the decades of memories flooding back for these women. The synchronicity and interconnectedness of it all feels deeply sacred.
This is what elevated aging looks like – both people are taken care of, both are honored, and there’s a pause that should be there.”
-Janie
