Approaching the Question of Faith or its Absence in End of Life Care
We must always respect a person’s choices. Remember, we approach this final challenge in our life in the same manner we have approached all of our challenges. If a belief...
Something to Think About: a blog on end of life
Faith
Sharing a Sacred Memory: Peacefully, In My Arms
This is a letter I received from Colleen Todd. She has given me permission to reprint this edited version. The love and beauty in this letter touched me greatly. It...
Coming to Peace with Dying
Question: What about dying and coming to peace? A lot has been talked about people accepting and “coming to terms” with their approaching death. Even Elizabeth Kubler-Ross talked about acceptance...
When It Is TIme To Say Goodbye
Most religions of the world teach us that when we are dead we are in a better place. I add to that that being dead is easy while being alive...
QUESTION: Judaism and End of Life
Question: “I would like to share my Hospice frustration with you and my culture. I am a Jew. I am an 11th Hour volunteer and a bereavement counselor in a...
Something to Think About: There are no accidents.
Death is not accidental. We die when it is our time to die, no sooner, no later. Everything happens for a reason. We most often just don't understand the reason....