One of the most important components of what the late Rev. Charles Meyer refers to as The Good Death is to get our medical and legal affairs in order long before end-of-life is near. Such a pro-active plan allows us to have our collective faculties around us when making decisions like what kind of medical care [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Resources and Information’
Advance Directives On-Line
Posted in Featured, hospice, NHPCO, tagged Google Health, NHPCO, Resources and Information, Rev. Charles Meyer, The Good Death on August 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Survivors Club – Another Resource
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Life changes, Resources and Information, Survivors Club on June 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In keeping with the resources theme of my most recent blog, another excellent website I’ve become aware of is called the Survivors Club. The mission of the Survivors Club is to serve as a resourse site for thriving and surviving. It is another excellent website for individuals needing help, resources and direction for getting through [...]
Healthcare Resources – MSNBC
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Cancer, MSNBC, Resources and Information on June 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This week MSNBC has been running an extremely informative series on cancer via the Today show. The resources and information contained in the series have been extremely helpful, relevant and enlightening. Perhaps you would like to take a look at the website for the series, and gain some personal wisdom in case you have been unable to catch the [...]
Pat’s Place Blog
Posted in Featured, tagged Pat's Place blog, Resources and Information on May 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »
One of my early morning (6 am – whew!) workout friends has her own blog called Pat’s Place. Pat is a retired educator, writer and grandmother who enjoys travelling and experiencing new places. Just recently Pat kindly agreed to mention the Journey’s book on her blog, so I would encourage you to check out Pat’s Place. Pat [...]
The Stephen Ministry Gift
Posted in Featured, tagged Resources and Information on April 27, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Last week I had the privilege of giving a talk about the Journeys book to a group of Stephen Ministers from the Wellspring United Methodist Church in Georgetown, Texas. The members of the group were incredibly nice and helpful, and I was reminded of the power and value of resources and caring people during tough [...]
A Personal Appeal …
Posted in Featured, tagged Resources and Information on April 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
One of the great things about blogs is their abilities to connect people and help people get answers and resources. This posting on the Journeys blog is designed with just that purpose in mind. For years I’ve been blessed in friendship with a family, the youngest member of which is battling significant illness as I write this [...]
A Journal Perspective
Posted in Book Insights, Featured, tagged Austin, Resources and Information, University United Methodist Church on April 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Not long ago, University United Methodist Church in Austin, Texas where I worship, recently posted the attached article in the Church’s Quarterly Journal about Journeys of Heartche and Grace: Conversations and Life Lessons from Young People With Serious Illnesses, which I thought might be of interest to you. UUMC Quarterly Journal Feb March 2009
Resources and Help …
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Hospice Austin, Resources and Information on March 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In my opinion, one of the greatest resource organizations involved in end-of-life care is hospice. One of those groups is Hospice Austin located in my hometown. For many years I have had the privilege of volunteering with Hospice Austin. Sitting with patients and clients and their loved ones is a true blessing for me. In the hectic [...]
