Angela’s Blog
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The Gift of Time
Toby has spent countless hours in the well-worn chair of his basement workshop. You might peek inside and see him happily “tinkering” away. But “tinkering” doesn’t really convey what he’s up to…
Toby, nicknamed “The Clock Guy,” found his passion in life almost by accident. His wife Leanne’s grandfather collected clocks, and after he passed away, Leanne’s grandmother asked for Toby’s help to repair some of her favorite clocks.
“She says, ‘Give it a whirl,’” Toby recalled. “I didn’t want to take it apart because it involved doing some things that I couldn’t reverse. I didn’t have the tools for that,” he continued.
But lo and behold, he was able to get the clock to strike again. And he’s fixed hundreds of clocks since.
Wrapped in Memories
When Abby Schneider began working on her granny square blanket, she wasn’t following a pattern. She was documenting her first year as a hospice...
Following Felician Footsteps
In July the Angela Hospice Board of Directors announced Jamie LaLonde as Angela Hospice’s next president and CEO, upon Marti Coplai’s retirement...
Grief and the Winter Season: Finding Comfort Amidst the Cold
As the days shorten and temperatures drop, winter can become a particularly challenging time for those navigating grief. The season’s stillness,...
Counting Our Blessings
Gratitude. This is a time of year when we consider our blessings and think of all the things we are grateful for. For some of us, however, this can...
Celebrating Life: The Tree of Life at Angela Hospice
The Tree of Life has been gracing the Angela Hospice grounds for years, and while it is now an annual tradition for some families, each year there...
It’s Never too Late to Thank a Veteran, Even at the End of Life
Americans across the country celebrate Veterans Day on November 11, a special day to salute the men and women who have bravely served our country in...
Embracing Autumn’s Wisdom
As autumn’s vibrant colors begin to emerge, the changing season mirrors the emotional transitions we experience when navigating grief, especially during the holidays. The trees, once lush and green, transform into a symphony of reds, oranges, and yellows before the inevitable falling of the leaves. This natural cycle serves as a metaphor for life and loss, reminding us that change, though painful, is a necessary part of existence. Just as trees respond to the shifting season by changing their colors and shedding their leaves, grief invites us to notice how our lives, too, are transforming. We may not be the same as we were before our loss, and that change, while difficult, is a natural reflection of the ways in which life continues to evolve.
Unlocking the Power of Giving: The Benefits of Donor-Advised Funds
When it comes to making a difference, we all want our charitable contributions to have the greatest impact possible. Enter Donor-Advised Funds...
The Season of Creation
If you have ever been in the Care Center you may have noticed the intentionality around including nature in the architecture; how every room has a large window and view into the natural world. The landscape and water features are also no mistake as they are meant to evoke our senses and wonder for God’s creation, along with bringing about a sense of peace. And of course, many creatures frolic in these grounds as well.
Sponsor Spotlight: CFCS
Our friends at Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services bring compassion and understanding for families experiencing a loss. Catholic Funeral and...
Student Nurses Answer the Call to Care
There is much to be said about forging your own path in life – even if it comes at the urging of someone else. In Amanda Cashmore’s story, it was...
When Is It Time for Hospice Care: Heart Failure
Angela Hospice Nurse Practitioner Kristina Kosta discusses end-stage heart disease and how individuals can know when hospice care might be...
Angela Hospice CEO to Retire; Successor Named
Angela Hospice President and CEO Marti Coplai has announced her plan to retire later this year. The organization has named Executive Director Jamie...
Growing Through Grief
Jasmine Kendrick on her fourth birthday with her mother, April Jackson. Social worker Jasmine Kendrick lost her mother at just four years old. She...
Planting Joy
Imagine dozens of begonias, different colors combining together to make a beautiful image in the ground, an entire picture complete in what once...
Brief History of Memorial Day
Memorial Day was not an official holiday until 1971 after the Congressional mandate. Prior to that time, Memorial Day was considered Decoration Day....
Grief and Gratitude
Grief and gratitude…two topics that seem to be as far away from one another as possible. Experiencing the loss of a loved one will change life as...
Finding a Sense of Peace and Comfort
Christine Kuszai knows not everyone believes in psychics, so she was never one to go around offering predictions – but at least once she was able to...
Volunteer Appreciation Week 2024
The volunteers at Angela Hospice work diligently with our staff in every area of Angela Hospice, from volunteering with our administration team to...