Angela’s Blog

Read the many stories on our people, our programs, and our passion for serving others.

Loving One and All

Loving One and All

When Courtney Loving’s mom, Karen, was admitted to the Angela Hospice Care Center last fall, she was expecting her mom to be in a hospital-like...

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Completing the Map

Completing the Map

Around Valentine’s Day a very special gift arrived for John Moore while at the Angela Hospice Care Center, but it wasn’t chocolate or flowers or...

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National Grief Awareness Day 2023

National Grief Awareness Day 2023

“Let us not forget those who grieve” – Angie Cartwright August 30 is National Grief Awareness Day. Established in 2014 by Angie Cartwright, National...

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Angels in the Night

Angels in the Night

Making peace on the night shift For 10 days, the Crowley* family sat vigil. Their patriarch was living out his last weeks at the Angela Hospice Care...

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A Room to Remember

A Room to Remember

When Dennis Murphy brought his dad, William “Bill” Murphy, to the Angela Hospice Care Center last fall, they were met with open arms and familiar...

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The Gift of Music

The Gift of Music

Brad Tata was in the Angela Hospice Care Center when he randomly picked a spiritual hymn to play for a patient and her family. Once he started...

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You’re Not Alone

You’re Not Alone

Angela Hospice grief camp for children and teens continues again this summer. For Jasmine Kendrick, Angela Hospice Children’s Grief Care Counselor,...

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Walking Together

Walking Together

One of the Grief Care groups at Angela Hospice is going on the road, well, on the sidewalk. Beginning June 2 – and running every Friday through...

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A Beautiful Addition

A Beautiful Addition

Angela Hospice was there for Thomas Phimister, providing compassion, comfort, and medical expertise as he spent his final days in the Angela Hospice...

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A Day Well Spent

A Day Well Spent

It starts, as so many things do, with an introduction. Jan Afonso walks into a patient’s room in the Angela Hospice Care Center, and no matter the...

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Sew On

Sew On

Margot Parr exuded pride while she greeted and then introduced members of the Angela Hospice sewists as they sat together in the Angela Hospice...

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Art Heals

Art Heals

There’s a lot one might notice walking around the different wings of the Angela Hospice Care Center: signs for upcoming Angela Hospice events,...

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Capturing a Magical Moment

Capturing a Magical Moment

One of Lori Pimlott-Calvin’s last great moments with her mom, Mary, is now captured in a photo on her desk. In the photo, taken by Lori and shown...

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Celebrating the Good Samaritans

Celebrating the Good Samaritans

For nurse Beth Rini, helping Roger* reminded her of why she’s dedicated the last five years to working as a hospice nurse. “It was more than a...

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End of Year Wrap Up

End of Year Wrap Up

How to look back on 2022 – and the benefits of taking time to reflect You may be eager to ring in the New Year and get to the fresh new start that...

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A Century Well Lived

A Century Well Lived

Saying Benjamin Kovacinski has seen a lot throughout his life would be a vast understatement – especially considering he’s 105-years-old. Ben grew...

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