Erie “Chip” Chapman
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What Do Your KIDS Think You Do?
What do 4-year-old children of caregivers think their parents do? I asked them Guaranteed entertainment…and insight. Continue reading
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Mustering One’s Courage
“I remember walking up the stairs to the kitchen and I wanted to walk right out the door but I was working. I knew what I had to do but I felt alone and unsure of the words I… Continue reading
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More Laughs from Kids Teaching US – Life Choices Part 2
My version of the coin out of the ear trick is not just funny. It is a spectacular example of how to empower not just kids but how we can affirm others. But you have to do the “trick” right. Continue reading
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Jacaranda Heaven
In June of each year the Jacaranda trees bloom in a glorious array of lavender hues. The Jacaranda trees throughout our city seem to bloom in union and one can’t help but be struck in awe by their elegance and… Continue reading
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A Special New Journal Idea: Caregivers Little Kids!
The genius of four year olds shines through in these interviews with little kids at hospital day care center.😊 Continue reading
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A Seizing of the Moment
“As a hospice nurse, I went to see my patient at a skilled nursing facility. He had a brain tumor and was about my age. His family arrived in town that a.m. and after speaking with them, I explained that… Continue reading
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RMH & BH Alums (not IBM or ABC Widgets Retirees)
Hospitals and and universities have alumni sites. Companies do not. What does that tell us? Continue reading
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Golden Stiches
In these tumultuous times it helps to remember that Love finds a way. “We stand, clothed in grace, and showered with blessing. At times we see the flecks of light; at other times we see only the shadows of the… Continue reading
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Alums Refrain: “Seems like just yesterday…”
Why do we say of long ago, “time goes so fast.” It does not. Caregivers have the gift of knowing their yesterdays were spent caring for others. Continue reading
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What Matters
As we rode along the winding route towards home, emotions stirred in anticipation of gatherings with family and friends. The joy of seeing loved ones and the sorrow of missing those who are no longer here. The poignancy of life’s fleeting… Continue reading
Journal of Sacred Work 