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Former President & CEO of multiple hospital systems and founding president & CEO of 20-hospital OhioHealth, best selling author, film artist, ordained minister, composer, published poet, syndicated T.V. host, trial attorney, federal prosecutor and Municipal Court Judge. Erie is internationally known as the founder of the Radical Loving Care(R)movement. He also heads Erie Chapman Foundation, Dane Dakota Productions, LLC, and Chapman Health International, Inc.

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Former President & CEO of multiple hospital systems and founding president & CEO of 20-hospital OhioHealth, best selling author, film artist, ordained minister, composer, published poet, syndicated T.V. host, trial attorney, federal prosecutor and Municipal Court Judge. Erie is internationally known as the founder of the Radical Loving Care(R)movement. He also heads Erie Chapman Foundation, Dane Dakota Productions, LLC, and Chapman Health International, Inc.

Days 128-129 Love

"Appreciation is the highest form of prayer, for it acknowledges the presence of good wherever you shine the light of your thankful thoughts." 

                                                                                                                                                                                                       -Alan Cohen

Mothers Day Collage2021

A mother's love determines how
We love ourselves and others.
There is no sky we'll ever see
Not lit by that first love.

Stripped of love, the universe
Would drive us mad with pain,
But we are born into a world
That greets our cries with joy.

How much I owe you for the kiss
That told me who I was!
The greatest gift–a love of life–
Lay laughing in your eyes.

Because of you my world still has
The soft grace of your smile,
And every wind of fortune bears
The scent of your caress.

-By Nicholas Gordon

On this Mother’s Day w/e I invite you to sit back and close your eyes as you listen to this song and reflect upon the feminine energy, the Earth Mother energy that has informed and blessed your life.

"May the long time sun shine upon you

All love surround you

And the pure light within you

Guide your way on

By Mike Heron

                                                                                 

May you receive this blessing from my heart to yours!

Liz Sorensen Wessel

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8 responses to “Days 128-129 Love”

  1. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    Angel voices! Thank you and Happy Mother’s Day to you!

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  2. Liz Wessel Avatar
    Liz Wessel

    Thanks so much Julie, sending love and hugs to you! 🙂

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  3. Maureen McDermott Avatar
    Maureen McDermott

    What a treat as we give thanks for so many who pour themselves out in motherly love, care compassion, joy and …. on and on does a mother express her love. Thank you Liz for the sensitive way in which you have captured the essence of Mother’s Day. Do hope you have been spoilt today!

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  4. Erie Chapman Foundation Avatar
    Erie Chapman Foundation

    “A mother’s love determines how
    We love ourselves and others.”
    What an overwhelming responsibility. And you have carried this out perfectly, Liz. Beyond your own children, you have poured your love into the hearts of so many others that you have been a “mother” to countless people. At times when their hearts have felt empty, you have filled them up from the bounteous gifts of your endless love.
    Thank you

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    Jolyon

    Mothers are superheroes. Forget Captain America and Iron Mac. Leave Batman and and the Flash in the dustbin. Mothers are truly wonder women. Raising their own children. Helping others grown. Babysitting the neighbors kids. Teachers, caregivers and scientists. Able to jump over giant obstacles to get a project done so they can be at their child’s recital or play. Some spend Christmas in flying machines like a space station. Some are praying to their lord for Peace in their lifetime and end to wars. They are praying for Love and that others, including their own, may find Love and inner peace. All days are for mothers. Without their nurturing we cannot be…
    Thank you Liz for the poetry you brought today and the poetry of your life.
    Namaste

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  6. ~liz Wessel Avatar
    ~liz Wessel

    Thank you Maureen! Sending good thoughts and blessings to you and your community. You surely have offered a loving presence, compassion and accompaniment to so so many throughout your life of loving service!

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    ~liz Wessel

    What an incredibly kind and loving response, Erie. I thank you as I reflect on your years of dedicated service and your love of caregivers. Throughout your distinguished career at the forefront of your leadership has been an outpouring of love and support of caregivers. Your visionary leadership has inspired thousands of leaders and caregivers through RLC. What a profound legacy!

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    ~liz Wessel

    Thank you for such a beautiful response Jolyon and a lovely tribute to mothers. I recall your mom with gratitude, great appreciation and love. She was a wonderful person!
    Yes, prayers for peace and end to war inner peace and a love that knows no bounds…
    Thank you Jolyon and Namaste!

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