Typical Thursdays

The Dynamic Duo

This is my wonderful friend Guy.  I pick him up every Thursday morning and we usually head into Wisconsin.  We stop at a nursing home there to visit with patients, and sometimes we visit people in their homes as well.  After our time in Wisconsin we return to the Stillwater area for lunch and more visits.  In a typical day we go to one or two other nursing homes or  private homes, and then finish our day at the Gathering.    http://www.lakeview.org/gathering.aspx  The Gathering is a state of the art hospice facility located in Boutwell's Landing.    I bring the Reverie Harp on our visits, and as a Catholic Deacon and hospice chaplain, Guy brings communion for some and a twinkle in his eye and a wonderful deep singing voice for all!   He's quick with a hug and soothing words, and is loved by all who are fortunate enough to know him.  It is quite literally like spending the day with a famous celebrity.  Everyone knows Guy and wants to talk to him.  
Many may have the preconceived notion that all hospice patients are very near the end.  In reality, we have quite a few who are up, alert, and conversant.  In every single case, Guy and I are blessed beyond belief by these amazing people sharing their lives with us.