Memorial Bear Recipient Becomes Memorial Bear Maker
Karol Bowman’s husband, Boyd passed away in the care of Our Lady of Peace in 2017. Wanting a way to Read more
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Grieving Spouse Helped Found Memorial Bear Program
Does anyone here have sewing skills? “I do,” Louise Fester replied upon the conclusion of her widow support group. As Read more
Memorial Bears Comfort Broken Hearts
The hand sewn and lovingly constructed Memorial Bears of Our Lady of Peace (OLP) are bringing comfort to moms, dads, Read more
Memories of a Father who Served Family and Country
After Dick Savard passed away in our care in 2019, we spoke with his daughters for a blog that honored Read more
Saying Goodbye Without Tears
“You can’t make people forgive each other, and we can’t judge them if they don’t because it’s their private domain. Read more
Caring for the Caregiver
If you’re a caregiver, you know that providing physical and emotional care to a loved one can be physically and Read more
Comparing Hospice and Palliative Care
We find that it’s difficult for people to understand the difference between hospice and palliative care, so we wanted to Read more
Hospice Nurses are the Midwives of the Soul
OLP shows appreciation with May baskets for our nursing staff Time and time again, our hospice nurses say they are Read more
Sunbeams Through Sadness on Mother’s Day
Acknowledging grief and ways to work through it Mother’s Day is a day to honor mothers. It’s a time to Read more
The Healing Force of Nature During Hospice
Step outside at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in spring and summer, and you’ll experience the serenity and healing power Read more