Getting Things Right in the Final Season of Life
Albert Shirek remembers everything in life from age five on. As a life-long farmer, many of his memories stem from 33,000 hours on a tractor, combing the fields. He and …
Category: Patient & Family Stories
Lidgerwood Community Celebrates Hospice Patient’s Passion for Photography
Paul Fellbaum spent his childhood years on the family’s New Effington, S.D., farm, surrounded by nature—a landscape in which he found much inspiration. At age eight, Paul’s Aunt Sharon gave …
Don’t Wait to Find a Place of Refuge with Hospice Care
Special thanks to Judy Peterson for contributing her and her husband Lynn’s experience with Hospice of the Red River Valley. This post was published with permission from Judy. In Webster’s …
Using Her Voice: Detroit Lakes Teacher Gains Gifts of Time, Joy on Hospice Care
A great teacher takes a hand, opens a mind and touches a heart. Laurie Meyer-Olson is a teacher. Her mannerisms, eye contact and authoritative yet comforting voice commands attention in …
Hawley resident finds normalcy, friendship on hospice care
Richard “Dick” Beckett was miserable and just wanted to be done taking so many pills. Heart disease and the side effects of his medication had eroded his quality of life. …
The Blessing of Care: Why I Chose Hospice Care
Dear friends, My mother received hospice care, and when I reflect on what they did for our family, I am inspired to share our story. My beautiful mom, Corky, had …
A Mother’s Wish is Granted with Help from Hospice
Editor’s note: This article is used with permission by the Lakes Country Connection. Agnes Gross is one of those classic people of the greatest generation. A solid citizen, loving wife, …
Faith and Family: Dependable Hospice Care Keeps Grand Forks Man in His Home
A well-worn Bible lies within easy reach of Bob Becker’s recliner. The creased cover and dog-eared pages provide evidence of the many hours its owner’s hands have opened it. “I …
Preserving Meaningful Moments: Valley City Resident Lives Well With Hospice Care
Sometimes, just being able to enjoy your cherished hobbies means so much, and helps you feel like yourself when facing a delicate time in life. Since Leo Hecker, 88, hung up his spurs and saddle as a ranch hand 20 years ago, his days have been filled with selfless service for a cause near to his heart. With purpose...
The Circle of Life: A Daughter Reflects on Caring for Her Father
A father is often one’s first source of strength, comfort, safety and stability for a daughter. The special bond formed between the two is unlike any other, and it’s one which is seldom outgrown. As life evolves and transforms so does this type of relationship, and with age, many daughters find themselves serving in a similar role for their...
