Category Archives: Chaplain Chats
Will My Husband Be There?
The other day I had an interesting conversation with a resident who is 94 years old, a widow. I found her in the hallway and stopped by to chat with her as I normally do. I said good morning but … Continue reading
A Future Not Our Own
This is what we are about. We plant the seeds that one day will grow. We water the seeds already planted knowing that they hold future promise. We lay foundations that will need further development. We provide yeast that produces … Continue reading
Cherished Hour of Ministry
I was walking towards Memory Support when I met with a family member. We talked for a while and she asked where I was headed. Seeing the Bible in my hands I explained I was going do “Church Time,” with … Continue reading
The business of living is difficult
I’ve told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) “This is so hard. I don’t understand why is has … Continue reading
Soul Cleaning
One of the delightful parts of my work is the singing that I do with various resident groups in the different communities. Some time ago, as I sang some old favorite hymns with a group of residents the Memory Support … Continue reading
A Season of Thankfulness
Last week I woke up on Monday to experience a summer-like day in the 80s with nothing but sun, by Tuesday night I was walking to my truck in what seemed like a spring rain and on Wednesday morning I … Continue reading