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Dec 3, 2022Liked by Russell Gonnering

In the patient role, I appreciate any caregiver that draws upon THE Great Physician in their practice. It is clear that we, as humans, don't have all the answers. We can draw on the Source that knows us and created us. Thank you for your courage to write this article.

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Dec 2, 2022Liked by Russell Gonnering

Thank you so much for this substack. I retired a year ago tomorrow after 44 years at the bedside, because of the vaccine mandate. However, I was so blessed to work in a setting where I was able to draw on my Catholic faith, not just with my PICU families and patients, but with my fellow nurses, doctors, residents and ancillary staff. The HCA hospital I worked at did not allow any clergy for a period of time during the pandemic except the hospital chaplains, and also got rid of 24/7 chaplain coverage. That meant many times when death was imminent, I was called upon to offer that support to patients, families and staff when there literally was no one else that could or would. It was terribly hard, but I have no regrets, and could not have done it without Him beside me.

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Spiritual healing is found in having hope for tomorrow. It is to know we are more than the limitations placed on us by this life. If you ask people what is the most valuable feeling they can have that benefits their life and most will say that it is love. Yes, love enriches our lives, but without hope, love has finality. It is the hope for eternal salvation through spiritual healing that brings peace. Elie Wiesel said “Hope is like peace. It is not a gift from God. It is a gift only we can give one another.”

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