Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality
Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories
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Why You Might Like the New Foundation YouTube Channel!
EC Foundation is excited to offer numerous classic documentaries and clips for free on the brand new Erie Chapman Foundation YouTube channel. Continue reading
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The Gift of Accompaniment Days 138-139
During the month of May, we have an opportunity to highlight the vocation of nursing. As I began reflecting back on my nursing journey and where it has led me, I penned these thoughts in the wee hours of the… Continue reading
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Day 131 A Day of Remembering
Recently when I went shopping to to pick out a birthday card for a friend, I could help but notice the huge display of Mother’s Day cards. I felt a sudden pang of sadness that I no longer have the… Continue reading
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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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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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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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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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Don’t You Know Yet? Days 84-85
“No half-heartedness and no worldly fear must turn us aside from following the Light unflinchingly.” – J.R.R. Tolkien – “Light is always light no matter the vessel. Do not put pressure on yourself to shine in a specific form. Light can… Continue reading
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Did you know? Days 77-78
In celebration of St Patrick's Day I was fortunate to attend a live performance with artist Deirdre Ni Chinneide, "A Journey to the Thin Places" with Celtic song and poetry last evening. It was held at the intimate and… Continue reading
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