Finally ....

I have worked for the only free~standing,

community~based hospice for the last 14

years and in that time, the dream to move

it from just programs to an actual residential

hospice has been a constant discussion. Hopes

and dreams are now coming true. Our vintage

building will come down and a new hospice

will be built in it's place. New and functional.

Working systems and more program space.

But the most important feature will of course

be the residential suites for those living their

last days to be cared for compassionately

and with dignity. Outside of the founders,

I'm probably the most excited as I've waited

for so long. Staff have come and gone and

often left as they didn't see this day ever

happening. But here we are, poring over the

blueprints and adding our thoughts to the 

process. I thought I was going to burst in to

tears when I pulled up and finally saw our sign.