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such moments, yet it's interesting worker, or part of the administrative the blessing of life all the way to the
how quickly we let it slip away and staff, everyone is dedicated to making finish line and beyond!
return to our old habits. Maybe it’s a difference in the lives of others. I've
just our human nature? It's amazing seen firsthand the lengths this team
how forgetting can sometimes offer will go to ensure our patients and their
us unrealistic ways to deal with the families are well looked after. I feel We Honor Veterans is a
challenges that life presents. That's that we each have a spiritual guardian program of Hospice of Lubbock
why it's important to give ourselves watching over us, and I am grateful to that provides food, hygiene and
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speed. Trying to move on too fast or as mine. She constantly motivates Veterans do not have to be on
hurry the healing process is neither me to extend compassion to those hospice for this assistance. If
realistic nor practical. Through in need and reminds me that life is you are a Veteran or know of
my own experiences, I've come to an extraordinary journey. Above all, a Veteran in need, please call
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follow a straight timeline. recognizing that death is a shared 806-795- 2751. If you are
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I've just started my career at Hospice of wisdom to be gained from those the veteran food pantry,
of Lubbock, and I couldn't be more who have passed on. It is crucial to donations are greatly needed
thankful. The team I work with is listen attentively and pay attention to and appreciated and may be
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