Erie Chapman Foundation
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The Gift of A Letter
Today I received a text from a dear friend. She wrote: “Thinking of you. I hope this note finds you well. Today would have been June’s birthday. We spent many of her birthdays together. It’s interesting—I’m currently reading a book… Continue reading
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Becoming Weavers of Reconnection
In a time when conversations feel increasingly fragile and divisions run deep, I am learning how difficult, and how necessary it is to choose courage, compassion and kindness. “You must do the things you think you cannot do.”—Eleanor Roosevelt Choosing… Continue reading
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The Alumni Reunion
What Are We Thinking?:-) Hard to admit, but when I went back to RMH in 2015 I encountered several “old” partners. One of them saw my white hair and wrinkles, did not recognize me and blurted out “Is that really… Continue reading
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Enjoying the Present…or Not
Yes. We all have done the same thing this nurse during a few of our work moments – or perhaps in many. The wise among us celebrated their calling every day. That is surely how I felt. If you loved… Continue reading
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Angels On High
Light May the angels of light glisten for us this day. May the sparks of God’s beauty dance in the eyes of those we love. May the universe be on fire with Presence for us this day. May the new… Continue reading
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Dreaming of Riverside
Everybody dreams. 90+% forget them.* Not me. Last night another variation on an old dream. In this version, I am President & CEO of Riverside and OhioHealth once again (left in 1995!) In the dream, I am 82, my current… Continue reading
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Made to Belong
“We are made to belong.”- David Whyte Whyte’s quote (above) stars in the movie plot of our lives. Scene: California’s Warner Avenue Public School. Time: Recess. Autumn, 1954 “Wanna go out and play?” I asked my 6th grade friend Steve… Continue reading
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Who’s Listening?
If “pearls of wisdom” were real gems any caregiver who listened to our alumni’s lives would be rich. We amassed vast collections of these pearls. Now, we offer them at no cost. Who’s taking them? All that wisdom. But who’s… Continue reading
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Planting Seeds that Will Some Day Grow
Prophets of a Future Not Our Own It helps, now and then, to step back and take a long view. The kindom is not only beyond our efforts, it is even beyond our vision. We accomplish in our lifetime… Continue reading
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