The Healing Power of Music

by | Apr 29, 2014 | Being Present, Caregiving, Hospice, Volunteering

As soon as I saw the expression on the faces of the staff at Doug’s House, I knew something was wrong. Our patient, Mr. Smith,* they told me, was not feeling well and would be going to the hospital. He would have to miss the concert that had been arranged especially...
Camp Brave Heart Adds An Extra Day of Support

Camp Brave Heart Adds An Extra Day of Support

by | Apr 25, 2014 | Uncategorized

Thanks to a generous donor, Camp Brave Heart is adding an extra day to camp this year! It will be held August 4 – 7 at John Knox Ranch near Wimberley. Camp Brave Heart is a free camp for children age 6 – 17 who are grieving the death of a loved one. The...
Being Brave: The Courage to Let It Go

Being Brave: The Courage to Let It Go

by | Apr 9, 2014 | Uncategorized

By the time Bill and I had been in Mexico for several months we were finding our groove.  We knew how to pick out the café’s and market stalls that had the best food; we had figured out how and when to haggle for a deal; we were getting the hang of hand-washing our...