Guest guest Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Just thought some of us might enjoy this article. I found it quite inspiring! Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 The Morning Sun (themorningsun.com), Serving Northern Michigan Life Hospice is not about dying, but about living Thursday, June 11, 2009 By WOODLAND HOSPICE AND MOREY BEREAVEMENT CENTERSun Guest Column Sitting in his dining room, Chiles reflected on the time he has spent in hospice care.In October, 2008, was told by his doctor in Florida, that he should consider Hospice for his pulmonary fibrosis. said that he took it hard, but he followed the advice and was admitted to Cornerstone Hospice of Florida. and his wife, phine, winter in Florida and have a summer home in Canadian Lakes.After was admitted, friends asked them to attend church with them. admitted that he didn't attend church, but decided to go this time."I felt out of place that Sunday in church, but I decided to go again the following week. It was at that time I prayed like I have never prayed before to have contact with my three daughters," he said. had not seen his daughters, Sherry Schaub of California, Debra of Louisiana, and Kimmy Tulk of Colorado in over 20 years. After church that first Sunday he told his wife that he wanted to find his daughters. He and phine tried to find contact information on the Internet, but they had no luck. So decided to call his ex-wife."She told me that she would give them my phone number, but to not contact them unless they called" said.On a Tuesday night before Thanksgiving, 2008, two of his daughters called him, and that Wednesday the third called. Since those first calls, talks to his daughters every day. found out that his youngest daughter, Kimmy, was suffering with pancreatitis and was going to be having surgery. decided he wanted to make the trip to Colorado to be with Kimmy.During this time, was receiving care from Cornerstone Hospice and visits from their social worker and chaplain. The social worker asked what would be needed to get him to Colorado as he was unable to fly, he would have to drive. The next day the chaplain and social worker informed that they had found transportation and drivers for him and his wife."After we were told the cost of the trip, we knew we would not be able to go," said.However, that same day the social worker called to inform him that they had an anonymous donor to pay for the trip. contacted Kimmy and asked if they could visit during her surgery."Kimmy wanted to see me, but she couldn't handle the extra stress of a visit while sick, but we could come at a different time," said.In January, 2009, and his wife, phine, were picked up in a 45-foot motor home with two drivers. They were also informed by the social worker that their hotel rooms and rental car would be taken care of."Once we arrived, I didn't know what to expect; it was a long trip and my nerves were high. It took me three different tries to grab the door handle of Kimmy's house. When the door opened I was welcomed with open arms by all three of my daughters. There were so many tears the Colorado River could have flooded over; it was a dream come true," said. had a chance to spend one-on-one time with Sherry, Debra, and Kimmy. Kimmy told him, "I always wanted to be daddy's girl." During the visit, found out that he had 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He keeps a photo of his three daughters next to him at all times. If plans workout, all three daughters will visit him again in September. Eventually did learn who his anonymous donor was."Bob McCall from Remus is my guardian angel; he said he had been called a lot of things before, but not angel. He is more a brother to me than a friend," said.When asked about the importance of Hospice care said, "I had Hospice for my mother, and I always thought it was about death, but it is about life. They will do anything you ask of them, and they are always there to talk to. Hospice organizations don't receive enough positive media." is currently receiving care from Woodland Hospice and Morey Bereavement Center located in Mt. Pleasant. He continues to enjoy the game of golf and said "I want to die with a golf club in my hand"For more information call . URL: http://www.themorningsun.com/articles/2009/06/11/life/srv0000005562164.prt © 2009 themorningsun.com, a Journal Register Property Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 MB... this is heartwarming... MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Good article Just thought some of us might enjoy this article. I found it quite inspiring! Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 The Morning Sun (themorningsun.com), Serving Northern Michigan Life Hospice is not about dying, but about living Thursday, June 11, 2009 By WOODLAND HOSPICE AND MOREY BEREAVEMENT CENTERSun Guest Column Sitting in his dining room, Chiles reflected on the time he has spent in hospice care.In October, 2008, was told by his doctor in Florida, that he should consider Hospice for his pulmonary fibrosis. said that he took it hard, but he followed the advice and was admitted to Cornerstone Hospice of Florida. and his wife, phine, winter in Florida and have a summer home in Canadian Lakes.After was admitted, friends asked them to attend church with them. admitted that he didn't attend church, but decided to go this time."I felt out of place that Sunday in church, but I decided to go again the following week. It was at that time I prayed like I have never prayed before to have contact with my three daughters," he said. had not seen his daughters, Sherry Schaub of California, Debra of Louisiana, and Kimmy Tulk of Colorado in over 20 years. After church that first Sunday he told his wife that he wanted to find his daughters. He and phine tried to find contact information on the Internet, but they had no luck. So decided to call his ex-wife."She told me that she would give them my phone number, but to not contact them unless they called" said.On a Tuesday night before Thanksgiving, 2008, two of his daughters called him, and that Wednesday the third called. Since those first calls, talks to his daughters every day. found out that his youngest daughter, Kimmy, was suffering with pancreatitis and was going to be having surgery. decided he wanted to make the trip to Colorado to be with Kimmy.During this time, was receiving care from Cornerstone Hospice and visits from their social worker and chaplain. The social worker asked what would be needed to get him to Colorado as he was unable to fly, he would have to drive. The next day the chaplain and social worker informed that they had found transportation and drivers for him and his wife."After we were told the cost of the trip, we knew we would not be able to go," said.However, that same day the social worker called to inform him that they had an anonymous donor to pay for the trip. contacted Kimmy and asked if they could visit during her surgery."Kimmy wanted to see me, but she couldn't handle the extra stress of a visit while sick, but we could come at a different time," said.In January, 2009, and his wife, phine, were picked up in a 45-foot motor home with two drivers. They were also informed by the social worker that their hotel rooms and rental car would be taken care of."Once we arrived, I didn't know what to expect; it was a long trip and my nerves were high. It took me three different tries to grab the door handle of Kimmy's house. When the door opened I was welcomed with open arms by all three of my daughters. There were so many tears the Colorado River could have flooded over; it was a dream come true," said. had a chance to spend one-on-one time with Sherry, Debra, and Kimmy. Kimmy told him, "I always wanted to be daddy's girl." During the visit, found out that he had 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He keeps a photo of his three daughters next to him at all times. If plans workout, all three daughters will visit him again in September. Eventually did learn who his anonymous donor was."Bob McCall from Remus is my guardian angel; he said he had been called a lot of things before, but not angel. He is more a brother to me than a friend," said.When asked about the importance of Hospice care said, "I had Hospice for my mother, and I always thought it was about death, but it is about life. They will do anything you ask of them, and they are always there to talk to. Hospice organizations don't receive enough positive media." is currently receiving care from Woodland Hospice and Morey Bereavement Center located in Mt. Pleasant. He continues to enjoy the game of golf and said "I want to die with a golf club in my hand"For more information call . URL: http://www.themorningsun.com/articles/2009/06/11/life/srv0000005562164.prt © 2009 themorningsun.com, a Journal Register Property Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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