 Lisa Petsche writes on family, seniors and caregiving from the
Hamilton, Ont., area. She is also a part-time specialist in geriatrics.
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Grandmas left legacy of faith, hope, service |
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Written by Lisa Petsche
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Friday, 25 April 2008 |
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My paternal grandmother died 19 years ago, at age 81. This year marks the 100th anniversary of her birth. To honour her life and her legacy, one of my uncles is compiling a booklet of memories. |
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Death of a pet comes with happy ending |
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Written by Lisa Petsche
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Friday, 28 March 2008 |
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 When a pet dies, it’s often a child’s first experience with death. This was the case with my son and his Betta fish, Noel, a Christmas gift several years ago.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 28 March 2008 )
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Self care helps us to better serve God |
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Written by Lisa Petsche
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Friday, 22 February 2008 |
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At the beginning of Lent I read an article about the adverse effects on our spirituality of the achievement- and consumer-oriented North American lifestyle and how to counteract them. |
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Lessons can be learned from illness |
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Written by Lisa Petsche
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Wednesday, 30 January 2008 |
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Next week (Feb. 11) the Catholic Church will observe World Day of the Sick, instituted in 1992 by Pope John Paul II.
As a medical social worker, I’ve been privileged to journey with sick people and learn from them the lessons serious illness can teach those who are receptive. I would like to share some of these insights. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 01 February 2008 )
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Dreaming big for social justice |
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Written by Lisa Petsche
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Friday, 21 December 2007 |
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.”
Margaret Mead
The countdown is on for my eldest daughter’s mission trip. It’s only a few weeks away now. She’ll be travelling to the Dominican Republic to build housing as part of the Dominican Republic Education and Medical Supplies (D.R.E.A.M.S.) project. This is her high school’s second year participating. |
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