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Heart's desires fulfilled: Ute returns home for the last farewell
In Lower Saxony, the ASB Wish Car fulfills the last heartfelt wishes of dying people to enable emotional farewells.
Heart's desires fulfilled: Ute returns home for the last farewell
What remains important to a person at the end of their life? Often it's little things - the opportunity to visit a familiar environment or simply say a final goodbye in the living room at home. The ASB Lower Saxony With his “Wish Cart” project, he has created a remarkable opportunity to fulfill the wishes of terminally ill people. It's these little moments that mean a lot not only to the patient, but also to their relatives.
Ute, a seriously ill cancer patient, experienced this comforting service firsthand. After 18 years in a small village near Hanover, she wanted nothing more than to come home again. During her stay in hospice, the move, which left her unable to properly say goodbye to her home and neighbors, was both frustrating and emotionally draining. Thanks to the wish fulfillers Melina and Tanja, Ute was finally able to return to her familiar surroundings.
A day full of memories
Ute was picked up in her beloved living room, where she sat down on her usual spot on the couch. The visit from neighbors and her granddaughter made the afternoon visit an unforgettable moment. After a fulfilling day, Ute returned to the hospice with a feeling of calm. It is experiences like these that shape “The Wish Cart”: a project that was launched in 2017 and accompanies the last stage of life with the principle of the heart’s desires. Often these are not big extravagances - a day at the sea or simply spending time with the family are comparable wishes.
The concept is based on the important consideration that, even in the face of the end of life, it is about the personal needs and wishes of those affected. The ASB Lower Saxony not only offers trips to personal places of longing, but also conveys the appreciation that every person deserves in the last phase of life. The ASB's special vehicle makes it easy to realize these wishes.
Overcome challenges
But not everything went smoothly. During an evasive maneuver, the team discovered that the wishing car was stuck and needed an unexpected rescue. Nevertheless, this challenge was overcome with a smile. In a Facebook post, the team thanked the helper for his spontaneous support. This shows that community and helping each other are also crucial in everyday life.
The importance of conversations about the end of life is also highlighted by the article in Medical Journal underlined. Open communication is crucial to respect the wishes of the patient and support the family. Palliative medicine plays a key role here by improving the quality of life of those affected until the end.
In summary, the “Wish Cart” project shows how important it is to appreciate the little things in life and help fulfill your last wishes. The ASB Lower Saxony initiative is an example of how empathy and commitment can make a person's last days a dignified and enriching experience. Anyone who would like to help, be it through donations or as a wish granter, is warmly invited to become part of this special community.