Francis’s wish was to visit his wife in Aged Care.
It was a reunion more than 2 years in the making. Francis’s wish was to visit his wife in aged care.
Joined by his daughter and grandsons, Francis travelled to her aged care home for the much-anticipated visit. Married for 64 years, the couple had only been able to see each other through the occasional FaceTime call, but nothing could replace being together in the same room.
From the moment they saw each other, time seemed to stand still. She held Francis’s hand tightly and wouldn’t let it go for the entire visit.
Seeing that she was well looked after, brought Francis great comfort. It was a bittersweet but an incredibly joyous morning. Together again, just as they have been for decades.
Hand in hand, love endures, even through distance and time.
Thank you to our wonderful wish team Sophie and Bern for fulfilling this last wish and for creating memories forever for Francis’s loved ones.
Thank you to our service partner Metro North Hospital and Health Service- Redcliffe Hospital Palliative Care Unit and the support of Regis Aged Care, on this special occasion.
Ambulance Wish Queensland is the signature program of Palliative Care Queensland and is proudly supported by the Queensland Government, and we thank the staff and volunteers at both Queensland Health and Queensland Ambulance Service who help our team to fulfil wishes and create memories.
We would also like to thank our Foundation Sponsors GQS and Mingary Care for their sponsorship of Ambulance Wish Queensland
