Alive Hospice
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“The Magnetic Flood of Sympathy and Friendship”
The requirement of professional distance for caregivers creates pitfalls. Too much distance seals off humanity. Falling too deeply into patient’s troubles can exhaust caregivers. Most of my fellow former caregivers at Baptist Hospital, Riverside Methodist, and Riverside Toledo found the… Continue reading
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Turnaround Leaders – Days 8-12
Hospices do not cure, they heal. Right now, Alive Hospice needs both to turnaround, just as Nashville’s Baptist Hospital did. Continue reading
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When Motive Matters Most – Days 190-194
Healthcare boards MUST pick CEO’s whose motives align with mission first, not money. Continue reading
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Day 348-352 – A Difference-Maker Named Shannon Ripani
Alive Hospice is known for its culture of kindness. When we asked CEO Kimberly Goessele for nominations she had several. But when we asked her who she would pick she said, “Shannon Ripani. Hands down.” Continue reading
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Days 353-357 – The Gifts of Canine Caregivers
We yearn for unconditional love. Our judgement-free pets offer that. Patients often apologize for their appearance. Canine caregivers require no apology. Continue reading
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“She Who Reconciles”
“Without the centering of God’s grace and the sharing of love, my life wouldn’t amount to much.” – Karen York Continue reading
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Day 229 – The Caregiver’s Light
“I love the Love that travels through you.” – Dane Dakota Continue reading
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Day 208 – No Holding On
there is “no holding on with love.” And as we let go, perhaps we can replace fear with not only Love, but gratitude. Continue reading
Journal of Sacred Work 