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by Rashani Rea & Kathy Douglas
Those who companion suffering daily, such as hospice nurses and volunteers, will surely appreciate this beautiful work. With 62 original art collages by Rashani Réa, five beautiful chapters by Kathy Douglas, and a foreword by Jean Watson, this exquisite book is a peaceful refuge for contemplation, inquiry, reflection and inspiration for those who traverse the joys and sorrows of nursing.
Kathy Douglas, RN, MPH-HA is a nationally recognized nurse leader, filmmaker and entrepreneur.
Rashani Réa is a prolific artist and musician, a creatrice of sanctuaries and a respected spiritual mentor.
“This is a beloved book and beyond a book. It is an evocative, poetic, ecstatic, and inspirited sacred, experiential calling. A calling to you--YES, YOU.”
— Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Living Legend (AAN)
“Those who companion suffering daily need to turn inward to metabolize what they have witnessed. This exquisite book, filled with beautiful images and poetic wise words, is the inspiration and support needed to grow a wise heart.”
— Frank Ostaseski, founder and director of the Metta Institute and author of The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully
“In this unique time of the COVID-19 pandemic, this book should be considered a tribute to the tremendous courage being displayed by nurses around the world. There is much wisdom conveyed throughout by those who have been there serving others with such grace.”
— Greg Schneider President, HVA, co-author of The Changing Face of Hospice Volunteering in Hospice and Palliative Care
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I wish you the same.
Thank you Frances for responding to my question. My speech is thanking the volunteers for the many things that they have done for our organization. I wanted some suggestions on something different that I could do for our volunteers during volunteer week. Of course funds are Very limited and a local funeral home covers the cost of the meal. I usually give milestone pins (5, 10, 15 yrs) and of course the volunteers are able to visit with each other. Maybe I could get someone in our community to entertain them with music. Any other ideas anyone?
Thank you so much. I hope 2012 is a great year for you.
Susan, I'm not sure if your speech refers to thanking the sponsors or the volunteers. If it's the sponsors you want to thank, I think people feel most satisfied when they can see how their sponsorship has directly benefitted others. Without the many volunteers who give so generously of their time, most hospices would not be able to operate. Featuring volunteers in person or on video performing a variety of their services, including non-patient services, would help convey the magnitude of what volunteers contribute to their organizations and communities. This would not only be rewarding for the sponsors, but also educational for everyone there and helpful in recruiting more volunteers and possibly more sponsors.
Keeping in mind patient and family confidentiality in the video, you could also give the sponsors copies of the video and thank them for their role in supporting hospice volunteers. Of course, you could also put the video on YouTube to share with the world! Good luck!
Frances Shani Parker
Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog
http://hospiceandnursinghomes.blogspot.com/
HI Susan:
Welcome to the HCF!! If you have events like this, please feel to post them in our Events area -- see the Events tab.
Greg Schneider
HCF Creator