By Greg Schmidt, hospice chaplain Someone brought this enormous sack of candy into the office, and I can’t stop sneaking treats out of that #%@* bag! I know “tis the…
‘Letter Project’ Makes End-of-Life Wishes Clear
By Beth Baker for Next Avenue “I do not want to be a burden on my family… I would prefer to be placed in a nursing home or whatever kind…
End-of-Life Rallies: Miraculous and Deceiving
By Grace Birnstengel for Next Avenue (This article is part of the Living to the End of Life Special Report, and part of a special report for The John A.…
Creating “hand-in-hand” moments
By Greg Schmidt, hospice chaplain My wife and I are counting down the hours until we leave for Blue Creek Campsite, located on Lake Oolagah in Northeast Oklahoma. It’s one…
When Is the Right Time for Hospice Care?
By John F. Wasik for Next Avenue (This article is part of the Living to the End of Life Special Report, and part of a special report for The John…
What Not to Say to Someone Having a Health Crisis
By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell for Next Avenue I recently underwent a months-long health challenge and lost 65 pounds in a year. When I was still struggling with the health challenge and…
Broken Heart Syndrome: Illness After Loss
By Amy Florian for Next Avenue Much ink has been spilled about George H.W. Bush becoming seriously ill after the death of his wife of 73 years, Barbara. Similarly, the…
Johnson named hospice administrator
Jennie Johnson, RN, will be the new administrator for Heart & Soul Hospice of Wichita effective September 10, 2018. Heart & Soul Hospice is an extension of Presbyterian Manors of…
5 Life Lessons from End-of-Life Experts
By Lisa Fields for Next Avenue You’ve heard it countless times: Life is short, so appreciate each moment. People with life-limiting diagnoses know this intimately: When they come to terms…
Re-seeding to nurture God’s plan
By Greg Schmidt, hospice chaplain It’s just more than 30 days until it’s time to re-seed my yard. For the past 3 years, the beginning of September is the time…