Tag Archives: dying

Looking Death in the Face – The Story of a Naïve Nurse

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Greet Grief

I draw the shortest straw among the three night nurses on my unit. Despite that I have less than six-months on the job, I’m the one floating to another floor (going to a different unit that you aren’t usually assigned … Continue reading →

Posted in caregiving, death, Grief, grief at work, growth, Lessons from others, My story | Tagged Arkansas Times, cemetary, David Koon, death, disease, dying, HIV-AIDS, homophobia, hospital, Nurse, race, Religion, Ruth Coker Burks, sexual orientation, treatment | 6 Comments

Fully Alive While Waiting

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Greet Grief

There are a number of bracelets on her emaciated left wrist; some with crystal beads strung on elastic, another with tiny crosses and charms. The purplish-pink one with the letters DNR is the one I notice first. We are visiting … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Caregivers, death, Faith, family, Grief, Hardships, Lessons from others, Relationships, Transitions, Uncategorized | Tagged acceptance, aging, aunt, death, DNR, dying, elderly, faith, for, God, life, love, mother, rehabilitation, relationships | 2 Comments

Grieve and Now Go Back to Work

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Greet Grief

I am speaking to a group of marketing leaders in the Continuing Care Community on grief and what we can do to help those who have lost a loved one. It is amazing that the topic of loss, one that … Continue reading →