Maria, a former singing and piano teacher in her final days at an Ohio care facility, longed for the music <\/p>\n
that once filled her life. Joshua Woodard, her former student and now a caregiver at the facility, was determined to grant her final wish.<\/p>\n
Maria\u2019s wish was simple: to hear the song \u201cHow Great Thou Art\u201d one last time. Joshua, who had known <\/p>\n
Maria since he was just 9 years old, sang the heartfelt rendition of her favorite song with the lyrics on his phone.<\/p>\n
This touching moment was captured on film by Maria\u2019s sister-in-law.<\/p>\n
Maria\u2019s story reminds us of the fear many have of growing old and <\/p>\n
losing their independence. As she faced the end of her life, music provided comfort and connection.<\/p>\n
In the words of Marti Adkins Redmond, \u201cHospice workers are angels, but this hospice aide is special.<\/p>\n
Joshua\u2019s act of kindness and the enduring bond between teacher and student exemplify the beauty of compassion in the face of mortality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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