Memory Tree Lighting Ceremony tonight...

I am involved in our Palliative Care Program in my small town and tonight we are having our Memory Tree Lighting Ceremony at 7pm. For the last few weeks bulbs have been sold to people who buy them in memory of a loved one who has passed away, this is one of our fundraisers. Tonight the tree will be lit up and I will be giving the little speech to open the ceremonies. I hope it goes over ok. There will be music to follow as well as lunch and fellowship afterwards. The weather has been beautiful so I expect that to cooperate as well.

I feel honored to be a part of the Palliative Care Program and find it a valuable and rewarding experience.

I leave you with a poem called “I Wish For You” by Dr. James Robert Rowe

I Wish For You....
Comfort on difficult days,
Smiles when sadness intrudes,
Rainbows to follow the clouds,
Laughter to kiss your lips,
Sunsets to warm your heart,
Gentle hugs when spirits sag,
Friendships to brighten your being,
Beauty for your eyes to see,
Confidence for when you doubt,
Faith so that you can believe,
Courage to know yourself,
Patience to accept the truth,
And love to complete your life.
----Dr. James Robert Rowe