In my line of work, Death is a familiar friend. But this past week, Death has frequented my thoughts more than usual.  A Patient Pilgrimage  At the bedside of one of our patients within moments of their last breath, it

At ‘111’ North Broadway in downtown Edmond, you will find a treasure called The Twisted Tree Bakery. Family-owned, not only do they have delicious baked items, their name/brand reflects a twisted maple tree found in their family history, symbolizing their

Early morning heart preparations for Maundy Thursday included a simple meditation: “God’s presence is in every act of goodness, of kindness, of love. Look at the people around you, wherever you are right now. What goodness and kindness and love

Two years feels like forever to not talk to or see someone you love. To be completely removed from the rhythms of their lives, like you never existed.  It happened instantly, after one conversation. Words intended to better understand a

My early morning walk was different as my steps pounded with reflections on the nursing students of Kramer School of Nursing at OCU this week. More than ninety incoming freshmen, laptops open, steaming cups of coffee, all pursuing their calling

Grief and great sadness have been circulating through my veins all week. My morning views during early walks have been blurred with tears and laments of loss with the One who creates all things.  How, oh God, can these tragedies