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...
Our Greatest Power

Our Greatest Power

by | Mar 21, 2013 | Being Present, Bereavement, Uncategorized

This is our choice in every moment. Do we relate to our circumstances with bitterness or with openness? ~Pema Chodron~ If you get the inside right, the outside will fall into place. Primary reality is within; secondary reality without. ~Eckhart Tolle from The Power of...
Hearts and Ashes

Hearts and Ashes

by | Feb 22, 2013 | Being Present, Bereavement

It’s six o’clock on Monday morning Feb. 11th and I’m just shuffling off to the shower when I hear my phone receive a text message. It is from a teacher at my son’s former elementary school. Apparently, one of her fourth graders hadn’t come to school on Friday so she...
Valentine Bear Hugs

Valentine Bear Hugs

by | Feb 14, 2013 | Hospice, Uncategorized, Volunteering

Every February when people all over the country are preparing to celebrate Valentine’s Day by buying candy or flowers, giving gifts or taking a loved one to dinner – all in the name of St. Valentine – my thoughts turn to leading an outreach drive to...