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Joe Cheray's avatar

I just want to hug you. I hope you are finding ways to recharge your spirit in these truly dystopian times we are now living in.

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Alexa Bradley Hulsey's avatar

Just reading your words felt comforting to me. Thank you for sharing.

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Bonita Dirk's avatar

Thanks for this Todd!!! From a Capper in Egypt :)

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Krysta Gibson's avatar

Thanks for sharing these experiences with us. As a society, we are walking through such as difficult and challenging time. It is a balm for the soul to be reminded there are people like you and health care professionals who truly care and are putting yourselves out there for those in need.

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Todd Wiebe's avatar

Back to that Mr. Roger's reminder to look for the people who are helping. It can be easy to get pressed down by the noises of anger and frustration. I certainly find hope in people demonstrating the dignity of work and compassion. If I get to play even a small part in that helping, it is a privilege. I am humbled by those giving so much day after day.

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Tracy O’Brien's avatar

Bless you, for your strength and humanity. 💕 Thank you for the podcast link, I have just subscribed

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Todd Wiebe's avatar

Thanks Tracey! We've had some great guests! If you have any questions or particular areas of interest, let me know. I can help direct you to episodes that might interest you.

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Nicola Colhoun's avatar

After my Dad died, one of the nurses said to me, “People think that nurses get used to patients dying. But we never do.” I think of her every day when the Covid death counts come out.

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Todd Wiebe's avatar

Such good words. I suppose that it is gift to not get used to patients dying. The alternative would be worse. It is an affirmation of the humanity of the patient, and of the nurses and doctors. There is so much blessing in this world. Thanks Nicola.

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Lynda Sharpe's avatar

Sadly, many people are missing the chance to be with their loved ones during their last days of life. My adult children and I were able to physically be with their father as he was dying and we experienced his exit from this world. That was a privilege and a memorable time together.

Hospital staff and chaplains have taken on this role with grace and the weight must be heavy.

I would hope that the gratitude of the families would add value to the weight.

(As an aside, if the podcast mentioned is heard on Apple, the speed of the podcast is advanced.

The podcast is heard with regular speed on Podbean.)

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Todd Wiebe's avatar

Thanks Lynda; As I sat with the daughter whose Mom had died just minutes before earlier today, she mentioned, through her tears, how grateful she was to be able to be present. You named it, a privilege, a memorable time.

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