Tag Archives: God

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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Friends

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Angelnurse0513

Something I adopted this year when speaking to my patients and families-I would address them as “My friend…” with a sincere heart- it made such a difference. There was a shift in perception-we are in this together- friendship implies so … Continue reading →

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Hugs

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Angelnurse0513

Yesterday I went to the wake of a friend’s husband.  She was in the midst of the emotional turmoil that surely accompanies any one in that moment. Standing in front of the casket greeting people with tears and hugs desperately … 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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Finding Love and God

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Angelnurse0513

Some believe that God is Love.  Love is God. That beyond the thin veil of the physical world lies a world of endless Love, eternal Peace and Divine Light.  I am one of those people. I am not preaching, I … Continue reading →

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Child of God

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Angelnurse0513

We spent last week in San Francisco, a place where I truly leave a piece of my heart every time I leave. In the past year our family has faced addiction, rehab and recovery, relapse, recovery, the death of a … Continue reading →

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Spinach and Ice Cream

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Angelnurse0513

Yesterday one of my patients I have been seeing for about a month opened up and asked me the big question I often get asked “When?” “When will I die?”  I always answer honestly that I do not know, it … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Forgiveness

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Angelnurse0513

Yesterday I was called to the mysterious world known as the ICU. Being a hospice nurse this is the other end of the spectrum from my work. Here the courageous nurses of the ICU work miracles to keep their patients … Continue reading →

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the crash mat

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Angelnurse0513

I have a patient who fell out of bed last week; her caregivers would only allow a crash mat to cushion the blow if she fell again. This patient is developmentally delayed, and perhaps one of the most open and … Continue reading →

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Signs from the Afterlife

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Angelnurse0513

The Dream, the Fox and the Fire Alarm. I recently reconnected with a childhood friend who lost his wife this past autumn. He had hospice for a brief period and so our conversations began exploring the many faces of the … Continue reading →

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