A Patient's Room of Requirement

It all begins with the question, "What are your goals?"  To our patient, it was a simple answer, "I would like to go shopping."  Now, if anyone is familiar with the magical world, we all know that the Room of Requirement is a magical room which can only be discovered by someone in need.  When discovered, the room is mysteriously equipped with everything the person needs.  Such was the case for the patient.  Upon the request for a shopping trip, her nurse presented the request to the rest of the hospice team and the wheels were put into motion.  Through a team effort, transportation was arranged, volunteers called, and staff responded with all the necessary arrangements to make this wish happen.  This week the patient's goal was reached.  Since the room was magically equipped for her, she was able to find everything she needed in the store of her choice.  Following the shopping, her day continued when the Room of Requirement was extended to the restaurant across the street where ten of the hospice team members gathered to celebrate her upcoming birthday.  It was similar to a family gathering where laughter was heard, food was wonderful, and stories were shared.  Staff members had purchased roses, a corsage, cupcakes and a few other personal items in order to make her birthday memorable.  The smile on the patient's face throughout the day told the story of how happy a met goal can make a hospice patient.  Sometimes life puts things in your path to show you where you belong.  Don't miss the opportunities that are presented to you.... the smiles are worth it!