Haydel Memorial Hospice

08/14/2025

This is so true. People do this all the time. Try opening the door to yourself with others once in a while. Let it out and get support!

When someone asks “how are you doing,” it’s almost automatic to respond with, “I’m fine.” We say it when we are grieving, when we are sick, when we have had a terrible day, when someone we love is struggling, or when our own heart is breaking. We say it because it is easier than explaining. We say it because it spares others the discomfort of hearing the truth. But the truth is, we are not always fine. Sometimes we are barely holding it together.

Why is it so darn hard to answer honestly? Why can’t we just say it the way it is, “I am not okay,” and trust that the person hearing it will lean in instead of pull away? Why can’t the response be, “what can I do for you?” instead of silence or retreat? We have been taught to hide our pain, to package it neatly so no one else has to feel it, but the human experience was never meant to be lived that way.

It’s okay to say you are not okay. It’s okay to let people see the cracks and the mess. Because some days we are not fine, and admitting that is not weakness, it’s honesty, and honesty is the doorway to connection, care, and healing.

“I’m fine” locks the door, “I’m not okay” opens it.

xo
Gabby
www.thehospiceheart.net

08/13/2025

08/07/2025

🌿 When It’s Time for Hospice…
Making the choice for hospice isn’t giving up — it’s choosing comfort, dignity, and peace for the journey ahead.

💛 If you or a loved one is entering hospice, here are a few gentle reminders:

🫱 You’re not alone. Hospice teams are here to walk beside you — medically, emotionally, and spiritually.

🛏️ Hospice is about quality of life, not just end-of-life. It's support, not surrender.

👪 Let family and friends in. Let them help, hold hands, and share stories.

🕊️ It’s okay to feel grief, relief, fear, and love — often all at once.

💬 Don’t be afraid to ask questions or speak up about what feels right for you or your loved one.

Hospice isn’t the end. It’s a shift toward comfort, surrounded by care.

08/05/2025

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08/04/2025

The staff of Haydel Memorial Hospice is once again humbled by our nomination for Best Hospice! Voting is now open and we would appreciate it if you could follow the link below and cast your vote for us!

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07/30/2025

💛 International Day of Friendship 💛
At Haydel Memorial Hospice, we understand that friendship is a powerful form of comfort and healing. On this special day, we honor the meaningful connections between our caregivers, patients, and families—bonds that go beyond care and become heartfelt companionship.

In life’s most tender moments, a kind word, a gentle hand, or a shared smile can mean everything. These are the friendships that bring peace, dignity, and love when it matters most.

Today, we celebrate the gift of friendship—and the role it plays in compassionate end-of-life care. 💐

07/29/2025

07/24/2025

The fresh outdoors can be an answer when you are going through a tough time! Take a walk!!

07/22/2025

This is true!

You can feel grief, sadness, or nostalgia, and still know you made the right call ❤️

Save this post for the next time you need to hear it when emotions hit after making a decision.

07/16/2025

Such a good read. Enjoy!

When I am dying, I don’t want the last sounds I hear to be machines beeping and alarms going off telling me what I already know, which is that my body is shutting down and I am dying. I don’t want machines keeping me alive.I don’t want machines feeding me.I don’t want to feel the suffocation...

07/09/2025