Dear Ascending1,
I've never heard of pedia care here where I am. I presume it's a special program for kids who have a terminal disease, is that right?
I have worked with a bereavement camp for kids who have lost a loved one. It's tough to be a kid, and you lose your mother, or your father, brother or sister. It's a weekend camp experience, where the kids talk things over in a group sessions, and also do fun things like crafts, swimming, cookouts, etc.
Most of the kids would rather skip over the serious part, and just have fun! But it's good for everybody. Last year, the hospice added an adult bereavement camp, camp for adults who had lost a loved one. In some cases, several family members of different ages were there, working through the loss of the person. On the last day, there was a remembrance ceremony for those who had died.
It's a pretty intense weekend, and I was glad to give, but glad to get home too! Next time, with my new-found Qigong skills, I'll have a new way to help give comfort to folks.
I have to compliment your hospice group on being enlightened about energy work. I've never heard it mentioned at any of my hospice trainings or groups. One person does volunteer to do massages for the patients if they want it. Of course, people do what they are comfortable with. I like to sing, so sometimes I do that, if it's appropriate.
You were up bright and early this morning, writing in here. It's about my bed time. Guess I'll do a little bit of Qigong and call it a night. With love, Anita
