Sunshine, Food, and Medicine for the Soul

The Flower Ministry of Hospice Ministries Luther Burbank said, “Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food, and medicine for the soul.” Flowers often remind us of home and of happy times during seasons of life. It is doubtful...

The Love of the Game

Brandy Byrd tells this about her husband Randy. “We were saving up for M-Braves season tickets this year because we were optimistic that Randy would be able to go. He knew every player, and he particularly liked Kyle Wright. When we were having a bad night on the...
Veda’s Story – By Morgan Gillis

Veda’s Story – By Morgan Gillis

Hospice – what a scary word- so many fears and stigmas. A service for children many can’t fathom. I, myself, couldn’t either. I never imagined my firstborn daughter, would die before me. However, on a beautiful Sunday evening in November, she did. She was in the...

Cancer Changed our Life: Sam Owen’s Story

Sam Owens was diagnosed more than three years ago with B-cell lymphoma. Even though he initially obtained a remission, his life was never the same. He was in and out of the hospital, struggled with many symptoms, and later had a recurrence.“There were many treatments...
Hospice Ministries and What It Means to Us

Hospice Ministries and What It Means to Us

My wife, Judy Sclater, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in June of 2013. The diagnosis came as a real shock since Judy had endeavored to live a healthy life. She had no prior major health issues and had taken care of herself and her family. After the initial...