Her hands were larger than mine; her heart too, for that matter. She was twenty-two months younger than I, but her life was shorter. She was my sister, Pam. Her long, bony fingers were clubbed at the tips, with splayed, purple-tinged nails that suggested the lack of oxygen in her blood. Her palms were salty. She had “Sixty-five...
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It was with sadness and dread that I received a phone call from one of our hospital discharge planners telling me a patient, Joyce, had gone home and wanted me to call her. Joyce was a former coworker with me in another agency and was, ironically, their first hospice nurse.
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Here’s Something To Feel Good About Today! “Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember things are possible for those who believe.” Gail Devers What’s your dream? If you don’t have one, why not? If you do,...
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Here’s Something New To Feel Good About Today! Have you overcome a challenge that at the time seemed insurmountable? What were the circumstances that brought you to your knees? How did you find the strength to rise again? My heart goes out to all those in distress today. I know how hard it can be to pull yourself up when...
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“Here’s Something New To Feel Good About Today!” “Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic.” Jack Handey I love this quote, it reminds me to have a sense of humor about myself! When it comes to trying something new, are you fearless and courageous?...
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“Here’s Something New To Feel Good About Today!” Are you someone who has faced what seemed like insurmountable circumstances? Do you know someone who has? Send your story to me, I will post it here for others to read. You don’t need to be Jewish to appreciate this story of tremendous fortitude, commitment and...
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