Journal of Sacred Work

end of life care

  • “I Wish I Could Trade Places With You”

    I was 22 and had just graduated college and earned my RN degree from Golden West Community College. I had my heart set on working at St. Joseph Hospital because of their reputation for excellence, high quality of care and… Continue reading

  • 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

  • Days 133-134 Love and Fear

      There are only two feelings: love and fear. There are only two languages: love and fear. There are only two activities: love and fear. There are only two motives, two procedures, two frameworks, two results: love and fear. Love… Continue reading