74 - Friendship, Faith, and Hospice: Preparing for What's Ahead with Nurse Sharon (Part 2)

Описание: In this second part of my conversation with Sharon, we begin by talking about how our friendship grew after she cared for Lance as his home health nurse. Sharon shares how seriously she considered the decision to become his hospice nurse—asking herself if it was possible to stay professional while also being a friend—and how it all worked out in a way that was deeply meaningful for all of us.

From there, we continue exploring hospice care, focusing on the emotional and spiritual sides that reach far beyond medical support. Sharon talks about how hospice teams also care for families, helping loved ones cope with the changes and emotions that come with this stage of life. We discuss the role of hospice nurses in tending to those deeper needs and how chaplains, social workers, and other professionals work together to bring comfort and hope.

Sharon reflects on her connection with Lance and what it meant to care for someone she already knew so well, sharing stories from that time, including being a part of Lance’s final wish. She also shares stories from her years of hospice work that show why this calling continues to matter so much to her. We talk about how preparing for aging—emotionally, practically, and spiritually—can make choosing home hospice easier when the time comes. And yes, there are some laughs, as Sharon tells stories and even talks about how she’s preparing for her own aging. She shares one clear message she hopes people will take away: Have those tough conversations.

This episode offers an honest, heartfelt look at hospice care—for both body and spirit—and the grace that can be found when we approach life’s hardest seasons with compassion, preparation, and friendship. Sharon really has a way of making hospice less scary. It’s a conversation everyone should listen to.

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