Nourishing Body and Soul

Nourishing Body and Soul

by | Jan 31, 2014 | Uncategorized

The Vargas family wanted to do something special for the patients, family and staff at Hospice Austin’s Christopher House after their father died here in March 2011. In 2012, they brought flower arrangements for all our patients. This year, in honor of their father’s...
Being Brave: The Courage to Fail

Being Brave: The Courage to Fail

by | Jan 16, 2014 | Uncategorized

The day had arrived that we had anticipated for so long.  We loaded our new canary yellow Fisher mountain bikes in the back of a borrowed pickup truck and mom drove us to the outskirts of Austin. She parked under a shade tree in front of a little country church and...
Being Brave: The Courage to Begin

Being Brave: The Courage to Begin

by | Jan 9, 2014 | Uncategorized

When I let go of what I am I become what I might be. ~Lao Tzu~   It was my favorite kind of Central Texas evening.  Early April, the oppressive summer heat hadn’t yet descended upon us and the air was warm, the breeze gentle.  It was just right for shorts and...
A Sense of Well-Being

A Sense of Well-Being

by | Dec 2, 2013 | Being Present, Bereavement, Caregiving, Hospice

“On a scale from 1 – 10, rate your general sense of well-being.” Dr. Bob Friedman, the chief medical officer for CTPCA – Central Texas Palliative Care Associates – looked at my brother-in-law expectantly. “Pretty good. I would say it’s an 8,” Stuart responded. He’d...
Surviving the Holidays

Surviving the Holidays

by | Nov 25, 2013 | Being Present, Bereavement

With good reason, holiday seasons are among the most emotionally difficult times for people who have experienced the death of a loved one. Holidays may be difficult no matter what you try to do or where you go. Be gentle with yourself. Below are some tips that may...