A last wish…

In a study of what people wanted as their last wish before dying, they said just a cup of tea…

Palliative care nurses at the Royal Stoke University Hospital in England say that many of the people who stay at their facility make easy, uncomplicated requests from their deathbeds. In fact, many of them would rather have a cup of their favorite Earl Grey than check off one last thing on their bucket lists.

Although the last wishes of the dying are unique to every person, many revolve around enjoying simple creature comforts such as tea, food, music, relaxing atmosphere and a comfortable bed.

By and large, comfort and simple pleasures are among the top priorities of the dying. As long as these basic needs are met, many patients feel calm and even blissful in the days or hours leading up to their deaths.

Tea may not be able to solve everything but it certainly make you pause to think about the next step.