Category Archives: dying surrounded by love

Blessing of the Hospice Volunteers

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

May the work of your hands be blessed, For you are hospice’s true treasure chest. May that treasure chest that is you always be filled With all the blessings needed to never be stilled; For we hospice workers see all … Continue reading →

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Give Yourself Permission to Grieve

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

  Give yourself permission to grieve. Because just when you think you’ve “cried it all out” A fragrance A song An image Or touch May trigger more tears So let them be Let them roll And when those tears no … Continue reading →

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Now is the Time

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

With all the terror, War and strife, And accidents that suddenly take life Now is the time To tell those you love Everything you’ve always wanted to tell them But never have. Tell them: How much you love them, How … Continue reading →

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Haunted

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

Religion is not supposed to haunt us Or Make us Fear life Or Fear love Or Fear living fully and loving deeply. It is supposed to show us the way To the Creator Through paths of peace Learning kindness, Teaching … Continue reading →

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Learning from My Patients

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

Image from OutdoorLeaders.com This week I learned so much From so many I learned that in viewing death As the “next great adventure” Through which our soul must travel That we must never fear it. I learned To appreciate how … Continue reading →

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A Holiday Reflection for Hospice

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

As the holiday season approaches, we all strive to prepare For our own family’s needs, for which we are well aware What isn’t quite as easy, is knowing what to say and do For each of our patients and their … Continue reading →

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Godly, Angelic Moments Thanksgiving Week

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

This week twas Thanksgiving Like most hospice chaplains, I was working Visiting my patients Spiritually supporting them and their families One of my favorite patients was going fast She knew she may not see me again And she said, “Thank … Continue reading →

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Family Caring for Family – A Caregiver’s Prayer

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

Caring for a dying loved one Takes such a heavy toll On one’s mind, body, and yes, on one’s very soul Some days are harder than others may be Each day a question, wondering when God will set our loved … Continue reading →

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