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Christmas in October
Christmas in October
November 06, 2017

Christmas doesn’t usually arrive in the small town of Forest Grove, Oregon until December, but this year, it came early for one family. Audex “Audie” Gay was a ...
The Poet’s Song: Tom’s Legacy
The Poet’s Song: Tom’s Legacy
October 27, 2017

Our patient, Tom Layesman, was a man with a love for the written word. Tom majored in English at the University of Maryland before going on to do graduate work ...
A Farmer’s Last Wish
A Farmer’s Last Wish
October 19, 2017

The Rodney Caulk that our staff knows has always been a man of the Earth, finding his utmost happiness in the simplest things in life. A livestock farmer, ...
The Dream of a Lifetime: A Visit to the Grand Canyon
The Dream of a Lifetime: A Visit to the Grand Canyon
October 19, 2017

A native of Mexico, Maria worked in the hot Mexican heat, working a number of jobs to make sure there was food on the table for her family. She washed clothes ...
Safe to Float — Our Hospice Experience with Seasons
Safe to Float — Our Hospice Experience with Seasons
October 04, 2017

The oncologist was running late, but took the time to carefully review the results with us. We looked at scans in sequential order while the doctor talked ...
A Pop of Color, a Celebration of Life
A Pop of Color, a Celebration of Life
August 25, 2017

Sometimes in the busyness of life, we all need a reminder of what’s important and what should be celebrated. Recently, we had a patient in Houston who touched ...
A Little Chocolate, A Lot of Love
A Little Chocolate, A Lot of Love
August 08, 2017

We recently cared for a patient who had a very special impact on one of our staff members. While our social worker Laura’s acts of service for this patient ...
America, and Dee’s, Best Idea
America, and Dee’s, Best Idea
June 23, 2017

America’s National Parks system is one of the true jewels of the United States. Often referred to as ‘America’s best idea’, the system established by President ...
The Wedding of Jamie and Laurie
The Wedding of Jamie and Laurie
May 31, 2017

As Jamie watched Laurie enter the room in her white lace and satin dress, holding a bouquet of red and white roses, tears of astonishment and love came to his ...
Time to Shine
Time to Shine
April 25, 2017

As Earline sat on the brown leather couch that was still smooth from years of use by a loving family in her home, she felt an excitement tingling from her from ...
A Feast to Remember
A Feast to Remember
March 24, 2017

As Leona entered the Deep River Recreation Center, the mouthwatering smell of Christmas Eve dinner filled the air. It was as if a ray of sunshine was painted ...
A Man of Honor
A Man of Honor
February 28, 2017

Most 17-year-old boys are focused on girls, sports, and getting into trouble with friends. Those days ended for Donald Reese when he was drafted into the Army ...
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