Essay on Verbatim: Family and Time

Lately, Mr. B has been forgetting to pay his bills and hasn’t be too responsive to the hospice staff. As a result of, his unresponsiveness the hospice staff at New Century has decided to increase his monthly visit and possibly get a volunteer to do weekly visits. His motivation for seeking services is because he was referred by his physician but while being on hospice services he has recognizes that he is slowly declining and getting weaker each day. Mr. B take full advantage of the social services that New Century Hospice offers, he has a limited food supply due to the lack of a vehicle, and he utilizes the spiritual care services provided. However, Mr. B identifies as a man of Christian faith and receives biweekly visit from the Chaplain to exercise his Christian beliefs; but it is clear that Mr. B has some reservation towards his Christian values because he often questions his salvation.

“Does it bring back any memories, Ari?” he asks. “Seeing the new ones. It seems like just yesterday you wouldn’t move unless Hanau was right there in front of you. I just wish this news was not coming to us, not now.” He flicks the tip of the quill in my hair like he always does.

On Monday, I went to the local Crossroads Baptist Church, located at 850 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA. This was my first time experience as I am Hindu and my parents never exposed me to any churches. Dr. Kenneth K. Baldwin was the pastor at the time I went. Luckily, I got the chance to speak with him after the service. After our brief conclusion, I realized that he had a great vision for his church and is leading it to success through his passion. I sensed his passion for preaching and religious beliefs as they were evident during the service. Despite this being my first visit to a church, I learned a lot of valuable things about churches and Christianity.

I think the spiritual care that was provided to this patient was amazing. Being place in this counselor shoes, I would have don’t the same thing. The client had a great life, until the doctor diagnosed him with terminal lung cancer, and the client was feeling very depressed and distraught about the situation until the client met the counselor. At first the counselor did not want to help the client, and stated that he had his own personal beliefs, and don’t want to compare the religion beliefs with the client. When counseling someone, it is very rare to discuss the personal beliefs with the clients. In this case, the counselor help the client find his own religious beliefs and help him find eternity. The client was amazed as of how the counselor helped him find beyond life, death, and after death. The client asked for forgiveness and grace and felt more comfortable of dying.

Spiritual care can significantly improve the physical and mental health of nursing home residents. Elderly people are going through a period of life that is set apart by the loss of ability, wellbeing, freedom, and companions. Religious and spiritual individuals regularly utilize their faith and beliefs to adapt to these losses, thus it is critical to keep on providing religious services for seniors who need them. Unfortunately after admitting to the nursing homes, the spiritual and religious needs of residents are often overlooked. (BRIA Health Services, 2016). The Joint Commission- a non-profit organization evaluating the healthcare organizations for quality states, "Patients have a fundamental right to considerate care that safeguards their personal dignity and respects their cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual values" (JCAHO, 2009). Tending to the emotional and spiritual needs of patients, is considered to be a priority quality improvement in healthcare. A nursing home chaplain can meet the religious and spiritual needs of residents, residents’ families, administration, and employees. The purpose of this paper is to provide an executive summary of a project that is creating a position of nursing chaplain, to the Board for approval of funding of the project.

After meeting Pastor Bobby Guerra I found to be very comfortable with the people and atmosphere. I kept going to service on a consistent base along with working and trying to get my life back on track that was one of the biggest struggles I’ve experienced only because I should have gotten it a long time ago and now trying to get it all back. I had got so comfortable with the church when they had invited me to their park outreaches for the community I was hesitant to go because I didn’t know if I was done with the past and the wreckage had haunted me.

One of the members who assisted the church said that 20 or so members live with the pastor and his wife, and some of those members

Dr. W. H. King, III and First Lady Shemika King and the entire Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church wish to express or warmest and sincere appreciation to each of guest, Dr. William Randall and the St, Matthew Baptist Church Family of Hitchcock, TX , Dr. Patrick Caballero of True Living Word Church Family of LaMarque and Pastor Thomas Wilson, the Meadowbrook Baptist Church Family of Houston, TX, Mayor of Dickinson Julie Master, DMA Vice President Amos C. Sowell and Deacon Donald Hill.

What was once believed to be a form of neglect has resulted in a change in practice with the idea that doing less is more. Culture is an important factor in how care is rendered and thus, the limitations of palliative and hospice care lie within the desires of the family and patients. A thorough understanding of our surrounding demographics helps to ensure a seamless approach to providing care without bias or imposition of ones beliefs. However, just as with all things, providing care for the sick and comforting the dying should be rendered in moderation as to prevent the effects of burn out. Likewise, the same effects occur in the caregivers who sacrifice their responsibilities in order to care for their love ones. Finally, and with some closing thoughts, the writer wishes to express with gratitude the benefit of having taken this course to better understand oneself and others in the realm of healthcare. The lessons learned throughout have expanded this writer's knowledge and understanding of the human desire to make a connection through communication, emotion, compassion, and spiritually - the platform from which this writer wishes to continue seeking further knowledge and

The three of us arrived at the church about 30 minutes before the service started. I noticed as I waited for everything to start that this church had a phenomenally diverse range of attendees. There was your typical grandmother with her

heard in unison in praise and thanksgiving to the Lord” (5:13). And noted in the margin, J.S.

Carol: (Supporting Grace’s prior statement) Besides, you said it would be alright for us to wait out the storm as long as we were good, and we haven’t done anything wrong? (Both girls looking rather confused with the way they are being treated. They had both been so accustomed to cordelia’s friendly side, and have only been witnesses to her alter ego.)

However, when looking at the Organization, I saw UT South-Western Medical Centre at Dallas. Perfect! That’s exactly where my friend works & she had sent an email during the day while at work.

Drea and I have always been close and connected. Aubrey and I sometimes get to see one another since we live on the west coast. I communicate with D through Aubs and twitter sometimes. And Dawn has been so busy with Puff, it’s hard to connect. I know she’s working hard on her own stuff now. They all know they each have a place in my heart. I’ve never said anything different. I respect each of them and thank them for the time we had together. I wish

Then again in 2001 more tragedy struck our family. My dad’s brother, my uncle, was diagnosed with a brain tumor and he fought very hard for a long time but unfortunately in 2002 he passed away from it and this was a very hard time for everyone. Not only because of the person he was, but it was my grandmother’s child, and no parent should have to live to see the day one of their children passes. He also was working to become a reverend at his church and was extremely active with youth groups to help children find more religion in their lives. There was probably no one less deserving of his young death than him. But as time moved on, we coped and continued the dinners and continued to stay positive and loving. Over time we as the grandchildren, there is 5 of us, played baseball in the front yard and backyard, played basketball in the street in front of the house, played video games and so many other games like hide and seek and capture the flag (which was hard to play inside the house) we watched numerous world series games and super bowls