CHI Sacred Stories

By Krista Powers Madonna Manor Villa Hills, Kentucky Hear Krista’s story as she shares how she learned that God has a plan in it all – in our sorrows and joys, our pain and our growth. God sends the right people, at the right time, to keep us moving ahead, to ease us into or out […] The post 19th Edition | God’s Plan in it All appeared first on Mission Network.

By Imogene Luckett CARITAS Health System Louisville, Kentucky Hear Imogene tell her story of working as a secretary in the engineering department. Imogene does not have direct contact with our patients, but still feels that she has a big responsibility in taking care of them. Listen to Imogene’s story of responding quickly to patient requests helping […] The post 1st Edition | With No Regrets appeared first on Mission Network.

Look, and See Their Past Lives By Catherine Heimbecher Memorial Health Care System Chattanooga, Tennessee Catherine attended a youth mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church before her 7:00 p.m. shift in SICU. The priest’s challenge to the youth was to visit nursing homes in the area and get to know the residents. He encouraged […] The post 1st Edition | Look, and See Their Past Lives appeared first on Mission Network.

              A Grateful Recovery, a Humbling Return By Deanne Birkestrand, RN CHI Health Good Samaritan Kearney, Nebraska The year 2016 started well for Deanne Birkestrand, RN: a surprise family trip to Disney World with her husband and four healthy children made her stop and thank God for all of her […] The post 19th Edition | A Grateful Recovery, a Humbling Return appeared first on Mission Network.

Am I Doing the Right Thing? By Maggie Smith, RN Sometimes it’s easy to do the right thing; more often, it calls for courage and sacrifice. Maggie took time from her career, family and life to provide life-saving assistance to a patient she’ll never meet; find out more in this sacred story. The post 19th Edition | Am I Doing the Right Thing? appeared first on Mission Network.

Putting things in Perspective By Sue Cruse, RN Many of us deal with trauma and its effects. In these difficult and intense moments, we often find deeper meaning in our own lives. This is a story of what a tough day in the emergency room meant to Sue. The post 1st Edition | Putting things in Perspective appeared first on Mission Network.

By Linda G. Frost What we while we work matters not only in the lives of our patients, but in our own. Listen how, without saying a word, a patient reminded Linda that her work makes a difference in every aspect of her life. The post 1st Edition | My Work is a Constant Reminder appeared first on Mission Network.

Never Alone By Taurie Hall, RN Taurie’s work as a hospice nurse is even more meaningful to her now, after surviving surgery for a brain tumor. Listen to how her experience, and a special patient, gave her new understanding of God’s mercy. The post 19th Edition | Never Alone appeared first on Mission Network.

Instruments of God’s Grace: a Calling and a Choice By Sandra Nicolai Spirituality is a growing awareness of the sacred in everyday life. Find out how one individual found her calling to be part of CHI’s healing ministry. The post 1st Edition | Instruments of God’s Grace: a Calling and a Choice appeared first on Mission Network.

There’s No Place Like Home By Tod Graeber Listen to Michelle’s story as she reveals the sacred opportunities in a culture and workplace that intentionally invites spirituality to permeate our work. The post 19th Edition | There’s No Place Like Home appeared first on Mission Network.