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If your family member is enrolled in hospice, you will likely receive opioids to administer if your loved one is having uncontrolled pain or is experiencing delerium—or both. When my mother-in-law was on hospice in Ohio the family was given an opioid called Dilaudid and a set of syringes…
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It can take a long time to be born. Sometimes (as in the case of my kids) it is a precipitous event. Other times, it can go on for days. The latter is the case with my mother-in-law, who is now actively dying. Death, too, is another birth—a birth…
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I have been collecting protection prayers from many religious traditions. I believe strongly that we all need protection in these fearful times. I am struck by the similarities between the prayers. Here are some examples: Christian: Ephesians 6:13 KJVWherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye…
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(Video from David Hoffman’s channel on YouTube.) I was only six and a half months old. Already, I was surrounded by fear of the Russians. It is a theme that has lasted 64 years. Sputnik was the first satellite to be launched into earth orbit. At the time, the…
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I hope you enjoy this brief audio meditation in which I suggest ways to reframe the “list” of things to do in a day. Instead of worrying, embrace them as springboards to lift you toward your ideal persona.
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About Me
Hi, I'm Greg. I’m a retired board-certified chaplain. I provide spiritual support to the dying and their families. I also support nurses, CNAs, and doctors. I also post on the Chaplain Greg Holden YouTube channel. Welcome to my blog.
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