Journal of Sacred Work
Caregivers have superpowers! Radical Loving Care illuminates the divine truth that caregiving is not just a job. It is Sacred Work.
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We use our God given Gifts to provide loving care such as the gift of presence one gives in a family or hospice setting, a hospice or the gift of management when one handles someone's business affairs. Or when a busy nurse offers her gift of compassion in taking a shift for her colleague who…
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The Story Teller At the heart of every story there lives a story teller. Listen in to your heart as a child listens to her favorite story – anticipating every word carried by every emotion wide open to surprise and you will hear the Story Teller telling your story. “Once upon a time” Begins a…
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This Memorial Day weekend we have an opportunity to not only gather for family outings, barbeques, and fun times but to pause to remember and share in gratitude for all those who have served our country. Each year in my neighborhood, a squadron of planes fly overhead in antique WWII planes. When we hear the…
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EC Foundation is excited to offer numerous classic documentaries and clips for free on the brand new Erie Chapman Foundation YouTube channel.
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During the month of May, we have an opportunity to highlight the vocation of nursing. As I began reflecting back on my nursing journey and where it has led me, I penned these thoughts in the wee hours of the morning. One aspect of nursing that I love is the versatility that it offers. As…
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Recently when I went shopping to to pick out a birthday card for a friend, I could help but notice the huge display of Mother’s Day cards. I felt a sudden pang of sadness that I no longer have the opportunity to send a Mother’s Day greetings to express my love. This week I received…
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I just love this photo of Florence Nightingale holding the lamp, making her way through the dimly lit corridors of less-than-ideal conditions to care for “the least of these.” She was called to enter into the suffering of others, with kindness as a healing salve, her dedication an inspiration, and her compassion beyond measure.…
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Immersed in thought about what I might share today, I was caught by surprise. A blessing arrives unearned, unbidden to awaken my spirit. Glorious birdsong, a capella moment, a majestic sympnony begins in revelry reaching a crescendo and then softening in the warmth of sunlight as the concert concludes. Now the occasional soloist continues to…
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Spring is a time when we begin to experience the miraculous beauty of rebirth and new life all around us. The month of April is dedicated to Mother Earth and to raising awareness of the importance of caring for the Earth and to protect and restore balance to our planet. To set a historical context,…
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Special thanks to Terry Chapman for this inspiring guest essay! Easter should be celebrated everyday as a rebirth of hope and gratitude for all God's blessings. We caregivers need assurance that our caring brings relief to those we care for and we need it everyday and every long night of our soul! We…
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