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Blessing for Ernest, a meaningful
piece of prose written by Anne to assist her step-father's departure from our
daily lives. 03/11/01 (2 min.)
Ernest,
My Mentor for Caregiving, Gary's bereavement reflections about Ernest
Isaacsen, his late father-in-law. 03/11/01 (4 min.)
Some nice short pieces for letting go and saying
"Goodbye" to your loved one.
I Am Free 10/26/00 (1 min.)
After Glow 10/26/00 (1 min.)
For Those I Love 10/26/00 ( 1 min.)
Do not Stand at
My Grave and Weep 10/26/00 (1 min.)
Inspirational stories about real
and fictitious caregivers.
The story of
Francis of Assisi's journey to the Holy
Lands on a peace mission during the 5th Crusade.
3/16/03
Free MP3 audio download of the
Prayer of Francis Assisi read by
Gary with Anne providing a musical background with her Celtic Harp.
3/16/03
St.
Patrick, Irish patron saint, free MP3 download of music and biographical
story featuring Collecting Consort music with Gary as narrator. (5
min.) 03/16/01
(This is a large file and
will take a fairly long time to download)
The script for this recording is also
available at the download site if you don't have playback capabilities.
A
short biography
on medical missionary, Albert Schweitzer (2 min.)
01/04/01
St. Valentine
(The
history and legend behind this saint and the celebration of his day) 2
min. 02/07/01
Assistance for moving though
life's concluding phases.
Two pieces by Anne reflecting on her experience with her father's
"death & dying" process
My
Father's Child, from Anne W.10/24/00 (2 min.)
Life's Waltz, from Anne W. 10/24/00
(1 min.)
Some possibilities for
lifting the "darkness"
Me Depressed? (Gary's travels
through some fear and extended feelings of hopelessness) (8 min.) 01/03/01
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In Memory of Joel Boyden 10/26/00
(1 min.)
Quotes, stories, poetry, art, etc. containing inspirational
"food" for your sustenance.
The
Cab Ride (One of those stories that touches the depth of our human
compassion). 10/25/00 (3 min.)
The Guest House (poem by 13th
century mystic, Rumi, (1 min.) followed by a short biography about this Sufi
poet) (4 min.) 01/03/01 A
Tribute to Caregivers (Anne's
thoughts about what she finds in professional caregivers when she provides
music for their patients. 01/12/01 (2 min.)
Jokes,
stories, & quotes capable of stimulating the funny bone.
Health Coverage Questions (The
real answers that the insurance companies are afraid to reveal)
10/26/00 (2 min.)
Kids
Say the Darnedest Things About Love and Marriage (Art Linkletter
style candid remarks from 8 - 10 year olds) 2/9/01
(2 min.)
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| Gary on last summer's
Collecting Consort Michigan U.P. tour, with the musical
inspiration of the Lake Superior sunset. |
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Recollection of wonderful moments
from our past can bring a special feeling of warm and gentle
comfort.
Article 1:
Do You Remember When . . . Getting a foot of snow
was a dream come true, and we still went to school and
more from the "Good Old Days".
10/26/00 (2 min.)
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Recognition of special
"givers".
Winning the Race (What special needs kids can teach us) 10/26/00 (2 min.)
Stories, poetry, quotes,
scripture, etc. of a religious nature (all faiths welcomed).
Gary's Review of AN
IRISH BLESSING (photos included), A Photographic interpretation by
Cyril A. Reilly and Renee Travis Reilly 03/21/01 (1 min.)
Anne's review of
PRAYERS FOR CAREGIVERS, (Patti Normile's
little book, published by St. Anthony Messenger Press.) 10/26/00
(2 min.)
Rev. Wilkinson's GOD'S PORTRAIT from his
"Sound Bites" Email ministry (you can subscribe to his 5/wk email
messages) 10/26/00 (1 min.)
GOD
SAID, "NO" (A poem reflecting on what we ask of
God.) 10/26/00 (1 min.
ON
A COLLISION COURSE (Another
"Sound Bites" E mail ministry from Rev. Dave Wilkinson) 1/01/28
1 min.
1/01/28 1 min.
OUR
STORY, K. Johnson, family caregiver shares her story of living life
fully with her husband who has ALS 08/21/00 (4 min.)
ME PREGNANT?,
D. Nufe, professional caregiver shares some humor she has found working with
one of her patients. 09/27/0 (4 min.)
MY LITTLE SWEET PEA, D. Nufe, professional caregiver poetically
describes her relationship with her patient.
04/12/03 (1 min.)
DREAMS DO COME TRUE,
D.
Ellsworth, caregiver recipient describes the acceptance of her disability 09/05/00 (2
min.)
MEMORIES OF HOME,
D. Ellsworth, caregiver recipient's poem recalling her early memories
09/05/00 (1 min.)
MY FAITHFUL HUSBAND,
D. Ellsworth, caregiver recipient's poem to honor her caregiver husband on
their 60 th wedding anniversary 09/05/00 (1 min.)
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