Sitting in different meetings over these last years, I\u2019m reminded of how I\u2019ve had the opportunity to come full circle in giving back to significant areas in my life. In one instance, participating with TRU Community Care hospice has offered
\nthat connection. In another, involving myself at the university has suited me well.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve had the good fortune to meet Dr. Alan Snyder, my father\u2019s doctor who recommended my parents consider hospice. As is often the case, it seemed \u201ctoo soon\u201d for them. They weren\u2019t ready for the support which ultimately came their way. From their special hospice nurse who came at elf uhr (11 a.m.), with whom they could practice German keeping that language alive, to a volunteer who later would become mother\u2019s travel companion, the support they received paid dividends beyond anything we could have imagined.<\/p>\n
Now as I serve on the board of what was the Hospice of Boulder and Broomfield Counties, the value of the care my parents received is reinforced. When my time came to participate in a spousal grief group, I too was surrounded with care from that same organization. Many of the founders have stepped forward now as Friends of TRU Hospice. With the intent to share the importance of end of life care, they too have come full circle.<\/p>\n
When I change my seat to ones in the academic setting, I\u2019m able to share some of what I learned in classes as well as provide support for students, faculty and programs. Seeing the impact of this support is priceless.<\/p>\n
Even before my move home to Colorado, I had the opportunity to give back. Sharing our career journey with others entering a particular field, can be invaluable. Someone helped us as well along the way. Coming full circle and giving back becomes most rewarding.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"