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A book gleaned from the bedsides of hospital patients--
Every reader is invited to enter boldly into the arena we most dread: suffering and loss. In this book of concise, no-fluff articles, God's presence is found in that same arena. A comfort-giving, hopeful resource for those dealing with serious illness, those who have lost someone, and those who care for them.

Contents
Introduction "WHEN A CHAPLAIN NEEDS A CHAPLAIN"	1
Section One STORMY SEAS-WHEN HEALTH IS THREATENED	3
A Prayer of the Sick	7
Facing Serious Illness	9
Hospital Blankets and Picnic Baskets	11
Oops! (Statements You'd Rather Not Hear from Your Doctor or Nurse)	13
Lessons Gleaned While Standing Beside the Sick	15
A Prayer for Medical Personnel	17
Overwhelmed	19
Section Two IN THE WILDERNESS-WHEN ANSWERS AREN'T CLEAR	21
Why Do You Ask?	25
Damaged Goods, Broken Cookies, and Thumbs	28
Change: Is It All It's Cracked Up to Be?	31
Seeing Beyond the Chaos	34
What? Me Worry?	37
Not Yet	39
A Prayer of One Experiencing Depression	42
Lessons from a Horseback Ride	44
Section Three SHARING THE TRAIL-BEING A CAREGIVER	47
How Can I Thank You for Such Teachers?	51
An Open Letter to a Hurting Friend: When Words Don't Come Easily	54
When Families Wait	57
Some Alternative Statements When Visiting the Seriously III	60
Is Resting a Waste of Time?	62
Tell Me About It: The Need to Be Heard	65
A Prayer of One Caring for Someone Ill	67
Section Four IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW-WHEN GRIEF AND LOSS PREVAIL	69
It Hurts to Lose: Giving Ourselves Permission to Grieve	73
Some Alternative Statements When Confronting the Crisis of Grief	76
For David	78
Remembrance	80
The Only Way Out Is Through	82
A Prayer of One Experiencing Loss	85
Section Five GREEN PASTURES-TIMES OF REFLECTION AND THANKSGMNG	87
Have a Nice Journey	91
Through the years	93
Love Is Holding On and Letting Go	96
A Prayer of Reflection and Thanksgiving	99
Oh Grow Up!	102
Good Things / Best Things	105
With Thanksgiving For Friendships	107
Mountains, Valleys, and Places In-between	110