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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Here it is Father’s Day week-end and I am remembering how my parents were of a generation that did not openly express love. I do not recall we ever said “I love you” right out loud. I could write “Love Always” in a card but it seemed taboo to openly express those three little words…
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“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 would have to use with the doctor, mortuary, and coroner’s office while to family listened…
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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 glorious canopies. As I walk the neighborhood, I stroll under the purple canopy with celebratory…
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“As a hospice nurse, I went to see my patient at a skilled nursing facility. He had a brain tumor and was about my age. His family arrived in town that a.m. and after speaking with them, I explained that death was imminent with pain out of control, they decided to go look for a…
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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 silhouette. But always, both in our knowing and in our unknowing, we are escorted into…
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As we rode along the winding route towards home, emotions stirred in anticipation of gatherings with family and friends. The joy of seeing loved ones and the sorrow of missing those who are no longer here. The poignancy of life’s fleeting nature enhances our appreciation of how precious the gift. Remembrances of our mothers wove its…
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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 greening fields intertwined with a mix of the golden Iowa landscape. Listening to music as…
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Each caregiver’s caregiving, is truly a ministry whether professional or lay in nature; but all caregiving begins with a caring, unselfish heart!
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Note: This reflection is based on the teachings of Erie Chapman and his foundational book, "Radical Loving Care" which has had a significant and meaningful impact for me in relationship to caregiving and the sacredness of our work. Erie Chapman introduced healthcare to a beautiful concept called the Touch Card of Remembrance, which is based…
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Today I would like to introduce you to the sacred art of mandala spirituality. In Sanskrit, the word Mandala means sacred circle. For me the circle symbolizes God there is no beginning, there is no end and the center represents pure spiritual Light and unity. Mandala is a universal symbol of integration harmony and transformation…
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