Liz sorensen Wessel

  • 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

    Planting Seeds that Will Some Day Grow
  • A Day in the Life of a Home Health Nurse

    During my nursing career, I have held various positions, including a period as an educator facilitating nursing orientation for home health. As part of that orientation, I often asked newly hired nurses to write about a memorable experience they had… Continue reading

    A Day in the Life of a Home Health Nurse
  • The Opportunity She Had Been Waiting For!

    Kaesha radiates a joyfulness that effortlessly lights up any room she enters. Her presence exudes warmth and compassion, and her vibrant energy is a beacon of hope for everyone she meets. As the greeter at the cancer center's radiation department,… Continue reading

    The Opportunity She Had Been Waiting For!
  • Living in the Now

    Saturday, six of us — former home health colleagues and long-time friends — gathered to celebrate Suan's 84th birthday. Though she no longer recalls our names, she was happy to have our company, and her face lit up with delight… Continue reading

    Living in the Now
  • At the Core of Your Being

    The summer after college graduation found me nestled back in Vermont, visiting family and friends. Soon I would begin my nursing career in California. It was a vibrant time of both anticipation and joy, especially with my best friend Susan’s… Continue reading

  • Garden of My Heart

    Summer solstice is here with the sun setting at 7:42 PST. The longer days beckon us outdoors to enjoy the beauty the natural world offers us. Recently retired, I find myself drawn to my neglected backyard to trim the overgrown… 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

  • 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

  • Golden Stiches

    In these tumultuous times it helps to remember that Love finds a way. “We stand, clothed in grace, and showered with blessing. At times we see the flecks of light; at other times we see only the shadows of the… Continue reading

  • 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