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Issue 43.12 We are sometimes perplexed as to what to do when we are faced with the responsibility of caring for a sick or ill relative or friend. This is especially true when that person has a terminal illness. Our mind and heart are flooded with anxious thoughts like: What can I do? How can […] Issue 38.12 There is a beautiful poem called: “The Dash” written by Linda Ellis that is often used at funerals and memorial services. The essence of the poem is about how we use that time between the date of our birth and that of our death. The DASH represents the time between the two dates. […] Issue 33.12 Several years ago there was a popular TV series called “Touched by an Angel.” The program’s main theme was to help families facing the event of a loved one dying and provide spiritual and moral support during this difficult time. Its star, Della Reese, as Tess the lead angel, and two other angels […] Issue 29.12 Tucked away in a non-descript strip center marked by Dairy Queen on State Street in Hurricane is a small office that employs 10 health professionals who follow the tradition of medical service practiced by the late Dr. Garth Last, who served the Hurricane community and surrounding areas for over 30 years. When Dr. […] Issue 13.12 When we hear a friend or acquaintance is on Hospice, our first response might be to feel sorry for the person and think about their having to face dying soon. From the perspective of hospice patients, nothing could be further from the truth. I have been inspired and awed by the hospice patients […] Issue 8.12 As a hospice chaplain I often get to discuss spiritual issues with the dying. However, that is not their primary focus. What most concerns the dying is YOU – their family and loved ones. More often than not they are more concerned about the living; the people who they are leaving behind. They […] Issue 3.12 As the New Year begins, I realize how fortunate I am. I work in a career where I am inspired every day by the people I have the privilege to meet and serve as a spiritual counselor and chaplain for Hospice. Reflecting on the past year, many names and faces come to […] Issue 48.11 It’s difficult to get into the holiday spirit when you have lost a loved one. The pain of separation is still felt and sometimes the pain seems more acute during the holidays. Our hearts yearn for some connection with our loved ones who are no longer here to share the holidays with us. […] Issue 42.11 The death of Steve Jobs, the genius behind Apple Computer, has caused the world to pause for a moment and rethink its view about living and dying. Jobs’ comments at Stanford University’s commencement ceremony a few years ago were recently aired again and indicated a different paradigm on death than the usual one. […] Issue 37.11 Caring for someone who has Alzheimer’s is difficult both for the patient and the caregiver. When we think of someone with Alzheimer’s, we imagine someone has very little awareness of what is going on around them. To a certain extent this may be true. However, people who suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia can […] |
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