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The Art of Nursing Days: 124-125
I just love this photo of Florence Nightingale holding the lamp, making her way through the dimly lit corridors of less-than-ideal conditions to care for “the least of these.” She was called to enter into the suffering of others,… Continue reading
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“When the world is mud-luscious…” Days 119-123
Spring can thunderstorm rainbows as well as bloom flowers. For me, every spring evokes a single poem by e.e. cummings. Continue reading
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You Too Can Be A God! An Expert’s Advice – Days 112-116
Want to be a god? Become a caregiver. Continue reading
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Fall in Love with Mother Earth: Days 110-111
Immersed in thought about what I might share today, I was caught by surprise. A blessing arrives unearned, unbidden to awaken my spirit. Glorious birdsong, a capella moment, a majestic sympnony begins in revelry reaching a crescendo and then softening… Continue reading
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Wings of Comfort – Days 104-108
Wings are comfort. That signal to me that when Death takes my body, my spirit will be freed of its weight. Continue reading
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Every Day is Earth DAY! Days 102-103
Spring is a time when we begin to experience the miraculous beauty of rebirth and new life all around us. The month of April is dedicated to Mother Earth and to raising awareness of the importance of caring for the… Continue reading
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Wonder & Awe Days 98-99
Special thanks to Terry Chapman for this inspiring guest essay! Easter should be celebrated everyday as a rebirth of hope and gratitude for all God's blessings. We caregivers need assurance that our caring brings relief to those we… Continue reading
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America Healthcare SOS! Part II The Metrics of Love in Staffing Crises
Leaders, not caregivers, are causing the continuing staffing crisis. The only solution is cultures fueled by Radical Loving Care. Continue reading
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A Message of Hope: Days 91-92
I’ve been journeying with the writings of Henri Nouwen this Lenten season and I found his thoughts on suffering very helpful. Here are a few excerpts from his writings, shared from a Christian perspective. We are often tempted to “explain”… Continue reading
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American Healthcare SOS! Part I – Key Solutions
Is there a solution to American healthcare’s staffing crisis? If Columbus’ Riverside Methodist can solve theirs with culture change they could be a beacon of hope for our country. Continue reading
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