Erie Chapman Foundation
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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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Just One Act of Kindness
All caregivers begin their caring “career” with just one kind act of caring for someone in need. This sole act then becomes multiplied over a lifetime of being a committed caregiver and God blesses both the caregiver and the persons… Continue reading
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Abundance (of memories)
Hymns are sacred. So is your caregiving career of easing other’s suffering. Abundant thanks to you for choosing to serve. Continue reading
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Those little geniuses – again – And an invitation to you
What are 3 and 4 year olds teaching US with how they answer our questions. What happens when we give them MORE credit for their insights and challenge them more? Continue reading
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Have I Told You?
Here it is Father’s Day week-end and I am remembering how my parents were of a generation that did not openly express love. I do not recall we ever said “I love you” right out loud. I could write “Love… Continue reading
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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
Journal of Sacred Work 