Many years ago, someone came up with the idea that once a year Americans would reach out to those they care about and say, “I love you.”
This is done with cards, flowers, and poems.
February 14th is that day. Valentine’s Day. That is "I Love You" Day.
Wouldn’t it be special if everyday was “I Love You Day?”
Working with end of life all these years has shown me how special each day is. It has also shown me the value and the gift of living, doing, and saying that which we mean EACH day. But, since this is a special "I Love You" day, I will join the day with:
I love hospice and end of life doulas.
I love the support and guidance they offer.
I love that in most cases, hospice has no direct charge for its services.
I love all the worker bees who give time, knowledge, and support from their hearts to those facing one of the most challenging parts of living — dying.
I love caregivers. Those family members that put their own lives on hold to love and support their special person as life comes to a close.
And I love all those whose lives are coming to an end. I love their courage and their individuality.
Yes, publicly our country acknowledges love once a year. Maybe it is a good reminder. Maybe we forget the specialness of relationships and what a privilege and honor it is to have a relationship we care about.
Happy Valentine’s Day.
Something More... about What if everyday was “I Love You Day?”
To acknowledge and support end of life workers we are discounting my Care for the Caregiver DVD Kit. It's 25 minutes long and offers suggestions for creating a fulfilling work environment, staying balanced and healthy amid constant sadness, and maintaining a happy, engaged personal life. Intended for professionals whose responsibilities include supporting, educating, and guiding a person and their family through the dying process. For anyone who is immersed in the responsibilities of supporting, educating, and guiding a person and their family through the dying experience. Such as:
- nurses
- social workers
- nurse’s aides
- chaplains
- physicians
- end of life doulas
- Eleventh Hour volunteers
1 comment
Deborah
Dear Barbara,
Love makes a difference in how we render care and support to our patients AS PEOPLE. You so beautifully embraced this in your expression “I love their courage and their individuality.”
Thankyou!
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BK Books replied:
Thank you Deborah. Blessings to you in the work you are doing. Barbara
Dear Barbara,
Love makes a difference in how we render care and support to our patients AS PEOPLE. You so beautifully embraced this in your expression “I love their courage and their individuality.”
Thankyou!
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BK Books replied:
Thank you Deborah. Blessings to you in the work you are doing. Barbara