By Greg Schmidt, hospice chaplain My wife is a fan – a.k.a. fanatic! – of Hallmark movies. Much to her chagrin, I insert a “spoiler alert” and announce how the…
Facing Down the Biggest Fear of All
By Ken Druck for Next Avenue (Editor’s note: This essay is part of a series from author and speaker Ken Druck, based on work in his book Courageous Aging, which is…
Heart & Soul Hospice honored for achievements
Heart & Soul Hospice of Farmington and Heart & Soul Hospice of Wichita received certificates of recognition from Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America for reaching goals in fiscal year 2017, covering the…
5 suggestions to invest in a more “thanks-filled” life
By Greg Schmidt, hospice chaplain I love Thanksgiving! In addition to diving into a boat-load of mashed potatoes topped with creamy chicken and noodles and a side of deep fat…
Tom Petty and Your End-of-Life Wishes
By Elizabeth Newcomb for Next Avenue After rock legend Tom Petty was found unconscious and in cardiac arrest Oct. 2, he could not be revived, his manager said on Petty’s…
Heart and Soul Hospice recognizes Hospice Month
November is National Hospice Month, and to recognize the importance of hospice services to quality end of life care, we would like to share the story of one of our…
What goes bump in the night for you?
By Greg Schmidt, hospice chaplain I was thrilled when I walked down 8th Street in Fairview, Oklahoma, and arrived finally at Mrs. White’s house. She was my second grade teacher and the…
Do You Really Need a Will?
By Rosie Wolf Williams for Next Avenue You might have heard that Prince died without a will, which has already led to a flurry of legal maneuverings over his estate. But…
Searching the cracks and crevices
By Greg Schmidt, hospice chaplain A few weeks ago, while relaxing in my lawn chair at a heavily wooded Oklahoma campsite, I couldn’t help but look up occasionally. And through…
Shedding New Light On Hospice Care: No Need To Wait For The ‘Brink Of Death’
By Judith Graham for KHN A few weeks ago, Kathy Brandt’s 86-year-old mother was hospitalized in Florida after a fall. After rushing to her side, Brandt asked for a consult…