Liz sorensen Wessel
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Circle of Belonging: 289-290
Big Lesson Today it feels so simple: we are here to take care of each other. How could we ever forget? As if soil could forget it is here to feed the trees. As if trees could forget they… Continue reading
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National Home Care & Hospice Month: Days 287-288
National Home Care and Hospice Month is a time to honor the dedicated, compassionate caregivers who make a significant difference in the lives of clients, patients and the families in the communities they serve. We wish to recognize nurses, clinicians,… Continue reading
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Thresholds: Days 280-281
I offer these thoughts on thresholds from the late John O'Donohue. It seems our world is in a state of great change and challenge, uncertainty and distress, not only on a global level but in a very personal manner within… Continue reading
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“Do Your Little Bit of Good Where You Are.” Days 271-272
As some may be aware, recently I’ve been navigating the health care across the continuum of care with a friend in need of support. It is a somewhat perilous journey, one with many hills and valleys. Yet, amid the challenges,… Continue reading
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The Power of Three: Days 264-265
Good Morning Friends, As you ease into this week-end, what I can offer are these three prayers that speak to my heart in the hopes that they might speak to yours as well. May we have the power of vision… Continue reading
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Glimmers of Light: Days 257-258
“Liz, I want to go home. Are you taking me home? When are we leaving?” The mantra continues, no matter the response, the question continues. My dear friend’s anxiety and agitation waxes and wanes. What to do when the same… Continue reading
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“Peace Is” Days 250-251
Peace Is This Moment Without Judgment Do you think peace requires an end to war?Or tigers eating only vegetables?Does peace require an absence fromyour boss, your spouse, yourself?…Do you think peace will come some in other place than here?Some other… Continue reading
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Where is God in our Suffering? Days 243-244
September 5th marked the 25th anniversary since Mother Teresa died. Her legacy of unconditional love and caring for those in dire need lives on in the Missionaries of Charity. Mother Teresa founded this congregation in 1950 and the Sisters' good… Continue reading
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“Listen to the Voice of Creation”: Days 238-239
Season of Creation (Sept,1 thru Oct.4 the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi) “Listen to the voice of creation” is the theme and invitation of this year’s Season of Creation. September 1st is the World Day of… Continue reading
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Rooted in Love: Days 231-232
This is a story that speaks to the power of love, it's reciprocal nature as it ripples out in expansive and unforeseen ways… Caregivers are sometimes asked, "How can you do this work, caring for people who are sick, suffering… Continue reading
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