[Magdalen] another phase

[Marion Thompson]

I salute you.  Prayers ascending form Whitevale for you and Dawn as you 
set your feet on this new road.

Marion, a pilgrim

On 12/4/2014 9:47 PM, Jon Egger wrote:
> Listmates,
> Yesterday a mutual friend of ours, Deacon Beck Schubert, one of our senior
> deacons, stopped by to see us.   What happened when she visited was a small
> surprise, but one that Dawn and I had talked about.  Beck works for Grace
> Hospice as a chaplain:  http://gracehospicellc.com/
>
> After much talk and tears I agreed to hospice.  Beck assured me that she's
> had hospice patients for nearly four years...and please know, I don't think
> I'm anywhere near death.  The Nurse Practitioner visits us tomorrow for a
> medical intake and to get the ball rolling on their services.  This was a
> huge relief for Dawn, and now ornery me is accepting it as well.  <grumble
> grumble>
>
> My main issues are mobility.  I use a cane because I get very dizzy
> sometimes when walking and have fallen a lot.  Their on-call people would
> come to help Dawn when I fall...but when I have fallen I always get up.
>
> Beck had a 'come to Jesus" meeting with me about how difficult it is for
> helpers to ask for help.  Of course, she was right.
>
> I'll have more to report after the intake tomorrow.
> +++
> Grace & peace,
> jon
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