Tag Archives: Death

The Sacredness of Chronic Illness

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Angelnurse0513

Chronic illness can appear to be cruel.  My hospice patient who developed ALS is currently unable to do anything for herself except chew, breathe and talk.  She is unable to move her arms and legs or care for herself in … Continue reading →

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Changes

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Angelnurse0513

Change is the only constant in our lives.  November has arrived and with it the early morning brisk sunrises, the hope that the sun will warm us as he passes along his path.  Sweatshirts and jeans are calling from my … Continue reading →

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Undeniable

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Angelnurse0513

  Sometimes there are moments you cannot deny are signs from Spirit. You can say they’re mere coincidences, but your heart knows different. One of my patient’s sons told me this story: his mom had passed away a few years … Continue reading →

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When Fairies Fly

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Angelnurse0513

A friend died this week.  I hadn’t seen her in a long while, which is the case with most of my friends, we all have busy, busy lives. This friend I spent time with as our kids were growing up … Continue reading →

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P.S. I Love You

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Angelnurse0513

“Sail on Silver Girl, Sail on by. Your time has come to Shine, All your Dreams are on their way….” Paul Simon is singing “Bridge Over Troubled Water” on SNL, I am sobbing on the couch. This was our song, … Continue reading →

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Red Rover

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Angelnurse0513

When I was very young I use to play a came called “Red Rover”. I have a distinct memory of playing with a group of children on the front lawn of the church I often went to.  Two lines of … Continue reading →

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Divine Hugs

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Angelnurse0513

My Great Aunt passed away this week.  At first, I had a sense of sadness, but it quickly turned into an intense joy.  She was a good friend to my mother and as a young child I spent a lot … Continue reading →

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The Return of the Crow

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Angelnurse0513

I often awaken early to listen to the arrival of the coming day. The birds’ song opens the day with hope and melody, infinite possibilities of what could come, hope for joy, hope for peace, a hope for love on … Continue reading →

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Hope in a lavender sky

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Angelnurse0513

It’s 5am on Friday, the beginning of the end of a very long week.  Several of my patients are standing on the edge of this world, making ready for their transition into the next.  It is bittersweet at best, I … Continue reading →

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Spring Postponed

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Angelnurse0513

  Spring has been postponed for some of us this week.  Yet another snowstorm challenged plans and inconvenienced life as we desire it.  Shovel, salt and sunshine my ultimate weapons. I don’t dislike the snow, its just that my heart … Continue reading →

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