Jeremiah 29:11

"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "Plans to prosper you, and not to harm you. Plans for a hope and a future."

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

My Why

In the world of competing and fitness there's a saying that goes, "Always know your why."


I've been thinking about my "why" a lot lately.

It's weird because Hospice Care of South Carolina recently posted a video on their Facebook page entitled, My "why" behind Hospice Care of South Carolina.

Our upcoming mission trip, my health and fitness journey, and my upcoming career change......I've been pondering my why....

There are times I keep to myself and other times I feel like showcasing my life for the world to see. It's easier to share when I'm really in tune with my "why".

Well, I was going through an old phone today and came across some pictures.

It's a flyer I came across at a conference I attended shortly after Zeta went to Heaven. It's from Hands of Hope - Hospice Care of South Carolina. That's Jena, Child Life Specialist, holding our sweet baby Zeta. The caption in the corner reads, "This past year, under the care of Hands of Hope, our family lived a life full of hope and purposeful memories"...... a statement I made about our care from Hands of Hope and Hospice Care of South Carolina.

THIS is my WHY. This should be the "why" of why I do anything....to live a life full of hope and purposeful memories....It's why I chose to go to Haiti, it's why I push to make myself better, and it's why I chose to be a part of Hospice Care of South Carolina.

I want other people to understand the mission and benefit of hospice care. We were blessed in already having a great home care nurse. With the addition of palliative care from Hands of Hope we had even more support....and finally, during Zeta's last month of life we transitioned to true hospice care.

A loving support network rooted in God's love can move mountains and calm the seas even in the most unbearable situations. I want be the hands and feet.....

So, that's my why....what's yours?