Journal of Sacred Work

Erie Chapman Foundation

  • The Kindness of Strangers

    Yesterday I headed home after visiting my son and grandchildren who live in South Dakota.  As I traversed the highway toward the airport in Omaha Nebraska, I passed farm after farm I was struck by the simple beauty of springs… Continue reading

  • Crucifixion, Descent & Resurrection

    Each caregiver’s caregiving, is truly a ministry whether professional or lay in nature; but all caregiving begins with a caring, unselfish heart! Continue reading

  • Loved Into Being

    As we near the end of International Women's month, I came across this collage that I made in my little art journal some time ago. These are just a few of the women who have inspired me or touched my… Continue reading

  • When Fairies Dance

    When Fairies Gather Together When fairies dance together It’s such a lovely sight, Collectively they twinkle As one large orb of light! If you’ve ever heard a tinkling sound like chimes or little bells ‘Tis the fairies laughing as they… Continue reading

  • An Early Glimpse of Spring for Caregivers

    Made this short video early spring for caregivers who may not live in the south or who may live here but may not have noticed. Here is a gift to bring you peace. Continue reading

  • “At Play in the Fields of the Lord”

    “The single most important thing a leader does is to take care of the people who take care of people-to serve those who serve.”  -Erie Chapman One way to support caregivers is to build connection through relationships. Erie modeled this understanding… Continue reading

  • Winter Bird Upon My Sill

    A little bird, with plumage brown,       Beside my window flutters down,       A moment chirps its little strain,       Ten taps upon my window-pane,       And chirps again, and hops along,      To call my notice to its song;      But I… Continue reading

  • Survivors

    “One foot in front of the other,” my mom always advised. Caregivers never know if they will survive to retirement. If you already have, congratulations on your persistence, luck and career of loving care. Continue reading

  • It’s All Caregiving!

    Each of us has unique God given Gifts including our abilities, skills, temperaments, and attributes! One has the ability to create and balance a budget; another can chat happily with strangers; and a third can cook up a truly tasty… Continue reading

  • Happiest Hospital Building Opening Ever

    When you lead with love, lovely things happen. Taking care of the people who take care of people means seeing the workplace from the caregiver’s, not the executive’s, standpoint. Continue reading