Julie and I kept walking toward the bungalows that were just beyond the parking area and were just reaching the repair truck when we heard a door slam and the crunch of work boots in the gravel of the parking lot as the repairman rounded the back of his truck and walked toward us. He was wearing his boots, a tool belt, a hard hat, and …. nothing else! Read about what hospice is all about from my first hand…..
I wrote “I’m Here for the Bath” to share with you my experiences at the bedside of hospice patients. I honor every CGVR and family member with my stories. I hope you enjoy them. Peter
This next story may seem like a testimony to the power of God or the ability of the mind to take control in times of need. I will just tell the story and let you decide what your own truth is. I got a call from one of my agencies asking if I was available to take on a twice-a-week shower for a private-pay client. Private-pay clients are not cared for by the agency as hospice or home-health patients because…..
This next story is dear to my heart. It’s about my relationship with a wonderful couple whom I learned a lot from. I learned a lot about love- what love is, what love does, and how love acts. I have included a great recipe for apple cake in the story which will help bring “Mrs. D ” to life. I hope you enjoy it. My book can be bought online from Balboa Press, Barnes & Noble and Amazon as well…..
One Rainy day I got called out to give a bath to a man living in the countryside. Because of the heavy rain I had to stop at each mailbox to read the numbers stenciled on its weathered side. Read about the dog I met at this visit and the experience I had with his owners. My book is a collection of short stories I share with you about my experiences working as a hospice aide. You can buy it…..
Mr. P was a World War II fighter pilot. He gave me a picture of himself standing in front of his plane pointing to bullet holes in the propeller and laughing because he had cheated death. By the time I came into his life, he was barely able to shower with assistance and move to bed baths soon after that. Read about the surprise birthday gift he gave his wife and how wonderful it was to see… You can buy…..
I was taking care of a black woman named Naomi who was very small in stature and bedbound. She was a very strong woman with a faith big enough for her and me both. One day I was getting ready to give her a bed bath, and she said. “Peta, I would love a bubble bath. Would you give me a bubble bath?” Find out about Naomi, the bubble bath and the drug raid when you read my book “I’m…..
Persimmon Cookies Now I have heard it said that necessity is the mother of invention and I have seen many people adapt their ways of doing things as they got older. I went out one day to give this old fellow a bath, and Isaw this kind of Yankee ingenuity at work. Here is the recipe I got from the lady of the house. I cup persimmon pulp 2 cups flour I teaspoon baking soda I teaspoon salt I cup…..
This is a wonderful holiday recipe that I received during my visits to this loving home. I hope you enjoy it! You can purchase my book online from Balboa Press, Barnes & Noble or your favorite online bookseller. Apple Cake 2 Cups Flour 11/2 Cups Sugar 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup walnut pieces 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 4 cups chopped apples Preheat oven to 350…..
From time to time during my travels as a home health aide, I have been lucky enough to receive something from a family that I continue to enjoy and pass along to others to enjoy as well. Read the story about this family I came to serve in my collection of short stories, “I’m Here for the Bath” Here is the recipe for the blackberry cake that is a wonderful addition to any holiday table. 1 White Cake Mix 1…..