Health
Starting the Conversation…About What?
Starting the Conversation…About What? End of life discussions are very individual Last week I participated in an end of life program in Sturgeon Bay. The room was filled with people of all ages, each seeking the information that was especially important to them. The morning’s presenters covered topics related to legal preparations, funeral arrangements, necessary…
Read MoreMothers….
Mothers…. My own mother’s story continues to bring me new life. I have thought a lot about my mother this past week, as I celebrated my Mother’s Day as an eternally blessed mother and grandmother. She passed almost two years ago, and I miss her more each day. There is a piece of me that…
Read MoreCompassionate Guide
Compassionate Guide Offering support, knowledge, and depth of spirit to those nearing the end of life In my work as an End of Life Consultant, I offer my services as a Compassionate Guide to those nearing the end of their life. My role is one of deep listening to the needs and desires of the…
Read MoreCare Coordinator
Care Coordinator Walking with others through the diagnosis of a serious illness In my new role as an End of Life Consultant, I am available to help those facing a serious or terminal diagnosis in a variety of ways. I use my deep experience within oncology and hospice nursing to offer guidance, teaching, and support. As…
Read MoreNearing the End
Nearing the End Turning inward in preparation My work with those nearing death is in transition from hospice nursing to acting as an independent consultant. I so love working with people at this time, and now am stepping into a role as guide and support. I will offer my Reiki Master (Japanese healing technique)…
Read MoreSpring’s Rebirth
Spring’s Rebirth Life stretches and grows Spring is here, some days in all her glory, others I must look hard to see it is here. These past weeks have held special significance to me as it was a year ago that my youngest granddaughter was born simultaneously with the publication of my book, Sally: A…
Read MorePresent To Life
Present to Life Why facing our mortality leads to becoming fully alive I have been preparing to lead a class on meditative journaling the past few weeks. As I assemble the many tools that I plan to use, it has caused me to stop and rename the transformation that I continue to experience as I…
Read MoreSally: A Memoir
Sally: A Memoir My mother’s story….my journey It was just a year ago that I was editing my book, and preparing to publish. This year has found me taking steps that are new, finding steady ground as I gradually moved from my life as I knew it then, to the life of my soul’s…
Read MoreJournaling to Peace
Journaling to Peace Meditation through the written word I have sought solitude and peace with my journal each morning for many years. My notebooks fill many shelves in my home; I rarely return to reread any portion of them yet I savor them as I would precious memories of time spent with loved ones. I…
Read MoreThe Art of Surrender
The Art of Surrender Facing my resistance….again Why is surrendering my control so very difficult at times? I have found the past few weeks spiritually painful as I lost my openness and flow. I knew that it was there, that I was in process and that it would again return. I had an incredible energy…
Read More