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May I Walk You Home?: Courage and Comfort for Caregivers of the Very Ill

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For oncology workers, professional or otherwise, and for all hospice workers, including volunteers,this little book is exceedingly valuable. The book is a collection of anecdotal stories of the dying process of a variety of individuals. The stories are written with great sensitivity, wisdom, and gentle humor. At the close of each chapter is an inspiring prayer, relevant to the situation just described. The authors have written a very personal account of their experiences with the dying. This book < I believe, will lead the reader into a different way of looking at death-a way both practical and realistic, as well as highly spiritual.

This book has provided so much comfort for myself and the people that I have purchased copies for. With so many of us losing ones we love, it is so comforting to hear such heartwarming and tearful stories from a caregiver. I applaud the book and highly recommend it to anyone grieving. Thank you so much for a wonderful book. I can't say enough.

This book was refered to me by an Author friend during a recent illness and passing of a family member..What a comfort..What a blessing...It is perfect not only for Hospice cases but for those who have terminaly ill loved ones at home... Harris Grenoble Indianapolis,Indiana

This book is filled with examples of people who learned to die with dignity through the help of a compassionate Hospice caregiver. It's a look at what transpires as life ebbs away, and it offers encouragement to caregivers via prayers, meditations and "one step" ideas to help get through the day.

Outstanding. I was blessed to have been trained by Joyce Hutchinson as a Hospice volunteer. Her stories bring to life her straight forward approach to her ministry. Open, loving, touching, affirming and grace giving.

Joyce Rupp's reflection questions, prayers and thoughts for the day give the framework for training our Pastoral Care team. A must resouce for all congregations who belive in shared leadership and pastoral care.

This book offers much more than just stories--they capture the lessons Joyce has learned over the years in caring for the dying. Each story punctuates a point about the special needs of the dying and how a caregiver can respond---whether it be with words, a touch, a special deed or gifts. Through Joyce's example, caregivers will be inspired by the dignity, respect, concern, and patience that is shown by Joyce for each of her patients.

My husband and I are one of the chapters in this inspirational book. I met Joyce at the Hospice care facility and we have become great friends as she walked with me through my husband's death and my widowhood. Her sincere understanding of the depth of our love and the devestation of our loss has been truly a gift that came from our sorrow. I highly recommend this book to anyone caring for someone facing death or to those who believe that life does go on.

This book was an easy and comforting read. I can highly recommend it if you are caring for someone who is terminally ill. It gives a very gracious and encouraging picture of the final months and days. The analogy of "May I walk you home" will stay with you long after you put the book down. It's also a great read for those who support the caregivers who support the ill.

The prayers and Meditations were so helpful that I purchased extra for those I knew were experiencing this journey. The price enabled me to afford this gift.

A wonderfully comforting and uplifting book for caregivers and
those they care for.