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A Child's View: Preserved Leaves


Fall is on the way. The leaves are changing colors, the days are getting shorter, and the wind is turning blustery. We often think of spring as the season of newness with the daily rain showers that bring beautiful floral growth. On the other hand, we may think fall as the season of closing as nature prepares for winter. 
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August 31 2022


Life Without Our Parents


As I work tirelessly to refinish an old piece of furniture, I am reminded of my father. He was a man who loved to work on projects of this sort, always building, painting, and helping others. It’s a bittersweet reminder to look around my home and wish he was here so I could ask his advice. On days when I try sewing (not my strength!), I think, “I wish I could call my mother to ask for help.” 
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August 31 2022


Misguided “Ground Rules” of Grief


The death of someone close can lead us to expect and often receive wonderful support from the people in our lives. Sometimes however, grieving people discover that society has established “ground rules” that are not helpful in their grief journey.
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August 31 2022


Gap Year Builds Bridges


Gap years are becoming increasingly common among college students, particularly those seeking professional degrees in the medical field. Gap years allow time to focus on the application process and explore a variety of career opportunities through internships or volunteering. In addition to professional experience, Ishaan Dutta found himself right at home as a volunteer for Karl and Sandy Seidowsky.
 
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August 02 2022


How Hospice Became My Life’s Purpose


Hospice work is my life’s purpose: serving and supporting others with dignity, grace and love at one of the most vulnerable times in life. There is a story about how I began living out my life’s purpose nearly 10 years ago: the day I first began working as a hospice nurse.
 
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July 13 2022

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