This month we remember our Veterans, their generosity and our thankfulness.

Veterans' Day has different meanings for Americans.  Many of us have family or friends who have served in the military.  Some made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives.  Others, though they lived, were forever scarred by their war time experiences.  My Father was one of those WWII Veterans who was never the same after the War.  

He died in 1995, in a nursing home unit of a Veteran's Medical Center.  There was no hospice involved, but the staff were very kind and made sure he was comfortable as my sister and I sat with him during his last days.

Today I am grateful for the hospice programs participating in the No Veteran Dies Alone program.  Thank you for your efforts on their behalf!   For those that have not yet signed up, I encourage you to consider incorporating this program into your services.

November is also the time of year when we reflect upon our many blessings.  

Many sources suggest that taking time for reflection, meditation, and/or developing a spirit of generosity and thankfulness can calm the spirit and increase the good endorphins that help us cope with the many stressors of our personal and professional lives.   

I hope this month provides each one with an opportunity to take some time  - to remember the sacrifices made on our behalf and to incorporate a sense of generosity and thankfulness into our daily lives. 

 Blessings,