Erie Chapman Foundation – Page 30 – Journal of Sacred Work

December 31, 2021

Days 1-2 “The Gift of Friendship”

"Remember, no man is a failure who has friends." Mark Twain For many of us, Frank Capra's holiday classic “It’s A Wonderful Life” is an all-time favorite. The story overflows in richness and meaning as George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart) contemplates… Continue reading

December 25, 2021

Days 352-365 Come.. Peace…

Excerpt from the beautiful poem Amazing Peace by Maya Angelou We beckon this good season to wait a while with us.We, Baptist and Buddhist, Methodist and Muslim, say come.Peace.Come and fill us and our world with your majesty.We, the Jew… Continue reading

December 23, 2021

Happy Holidays to The Caregiving Family from the Chapman Family – Day 351

Whether your caregiving “family” is just you or teams of many, may you have the happiest of holidays.You are the heroes of life & you deserve a rest to care for yourself! Continue reading

December 20, 2021

A Guaranteed Laugh With a 6 Month Old! – Days 348-351

Want a Happy Holiday? Let Santa come down the chimney & laughter come through this screen. This 30 seconds of hilarity staring my youngest granddaughter is sure to help. Continue reading

December 18, 2021

Days 345-346 Softening to Life

As Christmas draws near, we can prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of Christ, of Love in our midst. As a people of various cultures, faiths and family traditions, we enjoy partaking in the holiday festivities. No one can… Continue reading

December 12, 2021

Days 340-344 – The Crying Room

Do men need a crying room? I am not holding my breath. This problem will remain until we honor tears regardless of sex. Continue reading

December 11, 2021

Days 338-339 A Constancy of Purpose

“Skin had hope, that's what skin does. Heals over the scarred place, makes a road.” ~ Naomi Shihab Nye (from 19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East.) I write to you in the early hours of the morning.… Continue reading

December 5, 2021

Tracy Wimberly, R.N. – A Portrait of Peace Through Presence

Nine references to Tracy Wimberly appear in the best-selling Radical Loving Care. Taken together they do not begin to describe her magic. Continue reading

December 4, 2021

Days 338 & 339 Christmas Gift from Dr. Terry Chapman

Try adding just one more caring act to your to do list and reach out beyond your Christmas card list to say hello. Be the person who always cares! Continue reading

November 28, 2021

Days 333-337 The Doctor & The Blue Jay

Dr. Baird’s medical skills have healed both people & animals. His leadership talents have impacted health policy for millions. And he was humble enough to let a Blue Jay teach him a lesson that was, literally, life-changing for millions. Continue reading